David C. Auel Sr., age 84, of Level Green, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.  Dave was born on April 23, 1938 in Pittsburgh.  He was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Carson) Auel.  He married Diane Kathryn Kral on April 27, 1963.  Dave graduated from Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding, he received a Journeyman Machinist Degree through WABCO and was still employed as a Quality Control Inspector with Intertek.  Dave also served in the US ARMY during the Vietnam War.  Dave was a member of the Level Green Presbyterian Church and a former Deacon of the church. He was actively attending services at the Caledonia United Methodist Church.  Dave was involved with many organizations.  He was a Mason, a member of the Level Green Lions Club, Caledonia American Legion #305, Harrison City Fire Hall Club 87, Level Green Fire Hall Social Club, Trafford Polish Club, Past president of the Pitcairn Mohawks Football Program, and a former coach for the Level Green Baseball and Softball Organizations.  Dave had a love for golf.  He was a caddy at Oakmont Country Club as a youth, and was a PGA Marshall at the US Open at Oakmont Country Club.  He loved watching all his grandchildren play sports and perform at concerts and dance recitals.  He loved attending PT Football and Wrestling events and Chorus Concerts.  Dave was preceded in death by his father and mother, Edward and Ruth (Carson) Auel; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Frances (Triz) Kral; his brothers, Edward (Frances) Auel and Carl (Lillian) Auel.  Dave is survived by his wife, Diane (Kral) Auel; his children Penny (Brent) Overholt, David (Kristi) Auel Jr., Wendy (Bill) Kolesar; his grandchildren, Brandon Vorous, Justin Maier, Courtney Maier, Kaitlyn Auel, Marissa Auel, Ryan Auel, Sarah Kirk, and beloved grand-puppy Sophie; his step-grandchildren, Coleton and Wyatt Overholt; his brother, George (Roberta) Auel Sr.; and brothers-in-law, Edward (Julie) Kral and Dennis (Lu Ann) Kral.  Family and friends will be received on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 2-8 PM in the John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home Inc., 702 7th St. (State Rt. 130) Trafford, PA (412)372-3111. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11AM in the funeral home.  Entombment will follow with military honors at the Twin Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum, Delmont.   www.dobrinickfhinc.com.