Obituary of David E. Denzel, MD

David E. Denzel, MD, of Lockport, NY, passed away December 5, 2015, after a brief illness. Born August 10, 1934, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Elmer and Cathleen (Britt) Denzel. Dr. Denzel was an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lockport, NY, practicing for over 30 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon from 1959 to 1964. During his medical career, he volunteered as an orthopedic surgeon for 2 months every year for 25 years in Uganda, helping to bring modern western surgical techniques to the medical community. The Doctor also owned and operated a beef farm in the town of Hartland, NY. He was an avid fisherman. He loved fly fishing with his sons and hunting and camping with his entire family. White water canoeing and snow skiing with his family and grandchildren was another of his great joys. Dr. Denzel was a member and great supporter of the "Right to Life" Organization for many years. Dr. Denzel is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Kathryn Miller Denzel; beloved father of Mark (Wendy) Denzel of Denver, Colorado, Michael (Janet) Denzel of Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Gregory (Amber) Denzel, Debbie (Terry) Maloney and Cheryl (Mark) Richardson all of Denver, Colorado. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and was the brother of the late Audrey Brueckman. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, December 10th 7-9 PM and Friday December 11th 2-4 and 7-9 PM, in Pruddden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport ,NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist, RC Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport, NY. Memorials to the Doctors Without Borders, ATTN: Planned Giving, 333 Seventh Ave., 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10001, would be greatly appreciated by the family.