David A. Thomann

Husband, Father, PawPaw, Pastor, Friend David A. Thomann, 74, of Willow Street, PA, went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Rev. David E. and Pauline (Musselman) Thomann and the loving husband of Patricia F. (Ziegler) Thomann with whom he was married for 52 years. David graduated from Souderton High School where he played trumpet in the band and sang in the chorus. After graduating from Pinebrook Junior College and United Wesleyan College and receiving a call to pastoral ministry, he attended Conservative Baptist Seminary, Denver, CO. David went on to serve as athletic director and director of admissions at Pinebrook Junior College for three years. He subsequently served one year as youth pastor at Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Santa Cruz, CA. This was followed by two years as pastor of Catasauqua Bible Fellowship Church before moving to Lancaster, PA, where he was senior pastor at Faith Bible Fellowship Church for 39 years, retiring in 2019. Over the years, he served on the board of Lancaster Christian School and various boards and committees in the Bible Fellowship Conference. David dedicated his life to sharing the saving grace of Jesus Christ to his congregation and his family. He was a gifted Bible teacher and worship leader. David played the guitar and the trumpet and was a member of the men’s quartet. He especially loved singing with his family. David cherished his family and loved spending time together whether camping, going on beach trips, going out to eat, playing games or spending time with his grandchildren. David was a devoted Eagles, 76ers and San Francisco Giants fan. He also enjoyed playing golf, basketball and softball. David is survived by his wife Patricia, his children Tricia (Randy) Warfel of Willow Street, David (Elva) Thomann of Chihuahua, Mexico, Tara (Doug) Wise of Lancaster, Donovan Thomann of Willow Street, Haley Thomann of Willow Street, his grandchildren R.J., John, Henry, Ashtyn, Ashley, Elsie, Brooks, Sophia, Isabella, and his sisters, Betty (Arthur) Frable, and Beverly Thomann. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. David E. and Pauline Thomann. Relatives and friends are invited to attend David’s memorial service at Faith Bible Fellowship Church, 151 Donnerville Road, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Following the service there will be a lunch and opportunity for people to share their memories of David. Interment will be at a later date. The livestream of the service will be available on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKpVo1aPFbQ In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Anchor Christian Academy. P.O. Box 6124 Lancaster, PA 17607, or Align Life Ministries, alignlifeministries.org