David George Schmottlach, 85, of Hampstead, died May 9, 2004 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack following a brief illness. Mr. Schmottlach was born on April 8, 1919 in Lawrence, MA the son of the late George and Ida (Wilhelm) Schmottlach. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a chief petty officer serving his country for twenty years. Prior to retirement, Mr. Schmottlach worked for Western Electirc in North Andover, MA for 25 years. Family members include; two sons, David Schmottlach of Rancho Santa Fe, CA and Gary Schmottlach of Salem, NH; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Jessie I. (Price) Schmottlach who died in 2001.