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David L. Reiff

October 2, 1953 — July 14, 2020

David L. Reiff, 66, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Elkhart Meadows.

He was born October 2, 1953 in Bluffton to William and Judith (McFarren) Reiff.

On July 28, 1972 he married Kristene Falk.

She survives along with two sons, David Reiff of Noblesville and Daniel (AnnDee) Reiff of Goshen, five grandsons, Quinn, Max, Ben, Zach and Steven Reiff; and a sister, Linda (Gary) Maust of Goshen.He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dave spent his early years in Bluffton, Indiana.  When he was in his teens due to his father’s military career, the family moved from Bluffton to Ft. Knox, Kentucky and later to Ft. Benning, Georgia. In 1969 after his father left the military they settled in Elkhart where Dave graduated from Concord High School in 1972 and Arizona State University in 1978.

Dave loved sports, almost any sport.  He was a natural athlete and played baseball, golf, football and basketball. He was a faithful NY Yankee fan from the time he was 5 years.  He also followed Notre Dame basketball, football and baseball. While teaching at Concord Jr. High Dave had a successful career coaching wrestling and cross country. He also coached Concord Little League and CFL - Concord Football League.

Dave taught special education for Elkhart County Special Education Co-op.  He also worked for Arco Construction. For over 25 years he and Gary Maust owned and operated DaLin Construction. During that time they built over 200 homes in the Elkhart area.

Private family services and burial have taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer’s and Dementia of Northern Indiana, 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend 46617 or Concord Dollars for Scholars, 59117 Minuteman Way, Elkhart, 46514.

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