NAUSE, DAVID A.

NAUSE, DAVID A., age 76, of Rio Grande, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born in Northampton, PA, son of Walter Nause and Anne Marie (Auchy) of Dublin, PA and brother of Catherine Ercolino (Nause) of Quakertown, PA, deceased.He is survived by his wife, Michele M. Nause of Rio Grande, NJ; his daughters, Jennifer L. Nause of Chalfont, PA, Rebecca A. Smoot of Chalfont, PA, Martha Persky-Block of Golden, CO; and his son, William Silcox of Manahawkin, NJ. He is also survived by his sons-in-law, William Smoot of Chalfont, PA and Dr. Geoffrey Block of Golden, CO; his grandchildren, Tyler Gallagher and Connor Gallagher of Chalfont, PA, Zach Persky and Ian Persky of Golden, CO, Justin and Alyssa Smoot of PA, and Natalie and Annie Block of CO; and his beloved and cherished pet, Reba McEntire.Dave was raised in Quakertown, PA and attended Quakertown Public Schools. He went on to graduate from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Dave received his Masters Degree in Education from Temple University and his Principals Certification from Villanova University. Dave received a degree in Sports Medicine and was the first to establish a co-educational program in Athletic Training at the Hatboro-Horsham High School where he was employed for 37 years.In his earlier years Dave was a member of the Hatboro Borough Council and rose to be Vice President of said council. Dave was also elected to be a member of the PIAA District One Committee and ran District One Championship Soccer Playoffs. After Daves retirement from education, he moved to Southern New Jersey to Rio Grande where he started a property management firm.Dave was also a licensed Real Estate agent in New Jersey.Dave greatly enjoyed his peaceful time in his backyard pool which he called Paradise.A Memorial Celebration will be planned for a future date. Donations in Daves memory to the Cape May County Animal Shelter, DN 501B, 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 would be appreciated. Condolences at www.radzieta.com