David Joseph Ebert

David Joseph Ebert, 62, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, Kansas, following a recent illness.

Dave was born October 23, 1961, in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Frederick “Fred” and Frieda “Fritz” Unterberger Ebert. He attended Flush Grade School and graduated in 1980 from Westmoreland High School. He then graduated from Beloit Technical College in Diesel Mechanics.

Dave spent many years building and managing his own rental property. He was proud of his work and achievements. Dave was also a successful Amway Distributor.

 Dave had a big personality, big smile and a commanding presence. He enjoyed entertaining people with a joke, smile or silly act. He was a stranger to no one and enjoyed being around people. He seldom missed a family Chief’s or K-State football game party. Dave was very competitive and enjoyed all sports. He also enjoyed anything that involved water, a fast boat or water skiing. The speed of his Harley Davidson motorcycle, Corvette, or any fast vehicle was one of his favorite pastimes. He was a third-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus.

Dave married Brenda Sol on July 10, 1993. They were later divorced. Dave met Natalie Young, and she has been a long-time companion.

He is survived by his mother; Fritz Ebert, of Westmoreland, his siblings; Doug Ebert (Clara), of Flush, Linda Ebert Watson, of Kansas City, Missouri, Mark Ebert (Mary) of Wamego, and Lawrence Ebert (Sherri) of Jacksonville, Florida; his nieces and nephews: Tiffany Richard (A.J.) Miltonvale, Chelsea Stroda (Jacob) and their daughter, Josephine of Randolph, Cassandra Parthemer (Sheldon) and their son Cannon, of Frankfort, Jennifer Talone (Nick), and their children, Elliana and Lucca, Leawood, Phillip Watson, Denver, Colorado, Matthew Watson, Kansas City, Missouri, Jason Watson, Kansas City, Melissa Eovine (Steve) and their children, Landon and Josephine of Stoneham, Massachusetts, Mandy Carlton (Dray) and their children, Glen, Jace and Lane, Topeka, Macy Marten (Ben), and their children, Blakely, Brayden and Brody of Lebo, Mariah Ebert of Manhattan; and his companion, Natalie Young. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Ebert.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush. A funeral dinner will follow the Mass. Dave’s family will greet friends from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm., on Thursday, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral home in Wamego. A Rosary prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. They suggest memorial contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Knights of Columbus, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.