David Wayne Wester, 44, of Prince Frederick passed away July 27, 2016. He was born May 21, 1972 in Prince Frederick to Artis Earl, Jr. and Deborah Jean (Hardesty) Wester. David was raised in Owings and graduated from Northern High School in 1990. He was employed as a master plumber with his family business, Wester's Plumbing and Heating for 26 years.

David married Donna M. Hayes on December 27, 2007 in Prince Frederick and they lived on Hunting Creek Farm in Huntingtown before moving back to Prince Frederick.

In his leisure time David enjoyed hunting, fishing and fur trapping with his dad. He also enjoyed talking with people, hanging out at the boat dock, watching old TV shows and spending time with his family, especially his son David Wayne Jr. David was a hardworking man who harvested off the land and was the salt of the Earth in Southern Maryland.

David is survived by his wife Dona M. Hayes-Wester, son David Wayne Wester, Jr. and stepson Bilal "Billy" Khan. He is also survived by his parents Artis Earl, Jr. and Deborah Jean Wester, sister Donna Sue Wester and dear friend Mary Ann Harms, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his grandparents and dear friend John Harms.

Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.