David Martin Choens

David Martin Choens, 72, of El Dorado, KS, passed away March 6, 2025.

David was born on September 24, 1952, in El Dorado to Claude and Esther (Howard) Choens. He was a 1971 graduate of El Dorado High School and later graduated from Butler County Community College. David married his beloved wife, Glenda, on December 29, 1973.

David worked in the oil industry for Citgo (later Occidental Petroleum) and later in life worked as a vehicle technician and service writer at Walmart, where he loved talking to his customers.

David had many interests outside of work: he coached his daughter’s softball teams and did professional photography; he volunteered at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, where he developed a love for the big cats; he loved feeding the birds and the squirrels in his yard, shopping at Cabela’s and Bass Pro, gardening, planting flowers and bushes, and hosting family barbeques. One of his favorite things was being “Papa” to his grandkids and great grandkids.

David was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; his daughters, Jamie Hole and Mandy Choens (Jennifer); grandchildren: Brandon Hole (Whitney), Crystalyn Hole (Allan), and Beau Collier; great grandchildren: Evan, Falyn, Kenyin, Alex, Arthur, Emma, and Loey; a brother, John Choens (Shirley); and his beloved cat, Deja.

No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David’s name are suggested to the American Heart Association.