DAVID G. BRIEGEL
1957 – 2026
David G. Briegel, 69, of Trenton, passed away on May 22, 2026 in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Born in Trenton, NJ and raised in Lower Makefield, PA. He was a Trenton resident since 1979. Graduating from Pennsbury High School, he completed his formal studies graduating from Bucks County Community College in 1977. Dave was engaged in the engineering field, employed by Kramer Trenton Co., UNI Engineering in Hightstown, NJ, completing his working career in the employ of Trenton Water Works.
Son of the late Charles W. Briegel Sr. and Mildred K. Briegel (Lowe), Dave is predeceased by his life partner of 38 years, Theodore J. Manzke and their beloved sidekick, a boxer-terrier mix, Katie; also a brother, Charles W. Briegel (Dianne) and a sister, Jean L. Cullen (Bernard). He is survived by three sisters: Barbara A. Diehl (Tomis) of Bath, PA, Kathleen M. Belledin (Edward) of Wescosville, PA, and Beth A. Briegel of Ewing, NJ. Also five nieces, three nephews, several great nieces and nephews.
Dave and Ted were engaged for several years in the civics community of Trenton, including as officers of the South Broad Community Civic Association, and as founding members and officers of the Jersey Street Community Association. Dave possessed a great love of music, theater, reading, good food, politics, national/local/regional history, architecture, urban planning/design, dogs and wildlife, and local natural habitat preservation.
Private services were held for the family In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made in Dave’s name to either the Roebling Museum, PO Box 9, Roebling NJ 08554 or EASEL Animal Rescue League, PO Box 5903, Lawrenceville, NJ 08638.
Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel. OrlandsMemorialChapel.com/David-Briegel
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am glad Dave is at peace, no longer in pain and with his loved ones gone before him. He was a wonderful man and I was honored to have known him.
I am absolutely saddened by this news. Dave was a true friend and compassionate human being who was always willing to help. I met him when he arrived at Trenton Water Works and I can honestly say he was a great worker, friend and a true gentleman. Dave showed up everyday and did his job. Despite my retirement in 2023, I kept in touch with Dave and was fortunate enough to see him prior to me leaving the Country in early May. Thank you Dave. You were a stand up guy & ALWAYS made time for me, especially when I was not at my best. May you rest in peace. God bless.