Services for David Joseph Berkowitz, 84, of Lawrence, will be at 2 PM on Monday March 16, 2026 at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation 917 Highland Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. He passed away at home on Friday, March 13.
He was born July 8, 1941 in Chicago and grew up in Wichita. After graduating from Wichita State College he attended KU School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. With a legal career spanning over fifty years, David served as a lawyer for the State of Kansas Corporation Commission, was elected Douglas County Attorney in 1972, and conducted a solo practice until 2020. In his later years he received an award from the Kansas Bar Association for his continuing Pro Bono work.
In addition to practicing law, David was a committed lifelong Democrat, serving as Douglas County Party Chair from 1976 to 1986, and on various state and local level party committees for the rest of his life.
He married Katherine Kline on January 13, 1980. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son William, of Edwardsville, Kansas; a son, John, and daughter-in-law Sana, of Seattle. The family suggests donations in David’s name to the Lawrence Humane Society and the Lawrence Public Library.
So sorry to hear about this. David was a great man.
Katherine, I’m saddened to learn of David’s death. I enjoyed our association over the years, discussing our golfing travails mostly. My condolences to you and your family.
Katherine and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about David. I always enjoyed our times together on the golf course.
I am so sad to hear of David’s passing. He was a great ally and friend. Sending prayers to your family. He was a great man.
So sorry to hear about David! Keeping your family in my thoughts!
Katherine and family, I am sorry to hear of David’s passing he was a very kind man. I hope you find peace in your memories in the days to come. Peace and blessings
Katherine: I just read the obituary in the Journal World. Had I known before today, I would have attended the service yesterday. I was so sorry to read about it and wish you peace and comfort as you can get it.
Katherine and Family truly sorry to hear of the loss of David prayers to you all during this trying time. Barbie Tuckel-Wolford & Family
Katherine, we are thinking of you and your family. We have many wonderful memories of David and your family as our neighbors. May love and cherished memories help to heal your loss. – Bill & Stacy Riggins
Katherine, I’m so sorry to read that you have lost your beloved David. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you love.