David Roger DeWert, beloved husband of Karen DeWert, nee Southway; loving father of Debra (Craig) Sinclair, Ronald (Tanya) DeWert and Jeffrey DeWert; devoted grandfather of Caitlyn, Connor and Camr… ...

The 4,100-ton warship that bears his name was commissioned in 1983. For more information about the USS DeWert, visit the ship’s Web site at www.dewert.navy.mil. [email protected] ...

David Roger DeWert enjoyed being in the center of the action, whether holding a camera or a fire hose. Mr. DeWert, 70, a longtime TV photojournalist and volunteer firefighter, died of cancer ...