David Serxner passed away on Sunday, June 22. He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ and raised in Merion, PA. David graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1991 with a BS in Chemistry and completed his PhD in Chemical Physics at Yale University in 1996.

David was many things throughout his life -- a scientist, a consultant, a COO, a gardener. A son, a brother, a husband, and a father. He is survived by his loving parents, Allan and Eileen Serxner, sister Allyson Stollenwerck, as well as his wife of nearly 29 years, Carter LaPrade Serxner. He also leaves behind four proud children; Sam, Carter, Jack, and Casey.

Most importantly, David was a good man. Fair, strong, and fiercely protective of his family, his sheer will was something to behold. He never pretended to be anything, or anyone, that he was not because he was comfortable with himself. More, even — he knew himself. Perhaps that is the task of life. If it is, he lived his with sprezzatura.

He will be missed everyday by his family.

Memorial contributions, in his memory, to The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, 80 Main Street, Suite 380, West Orange, NJ  07052 or online at https://www.jfr.org are appreciated.