David William Dodt

On May 16, 2021, David Dodt passed away at his Scottsdale home at the age of 71. He was born April 4, 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona to Charles and Willena Dodt. David was best known for his work as a musical performer, entertaining the Valley for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader, and drew inspiration from nature and his family.

He is survived by his children (David and Kelsey), grandchildren (Cohen and Bodhi), former spouses (Margie and Brandy), and siblings (Willena, Charles, Loren, Charlene, Mike, Cynthia, Dennis, and Steve). A public event to honor his life will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Sierra Club. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.

 

March 9, 1996 Saturday

I have not written anything for March of 1995 at all. Dad isn't feeling so hot; he has aches and pains. The other day the publisher called and said they were finally just about done with the book. I've been writing the other book for them in the meantime. I saw David Dodt Thursday night. I drove up and he saw me as he was setting up. He looked over the wall and recognized me and I rolled down the window and said, "How did you think you got this gig?" He drank some beer before and during the show. Lots of beer. He said he had got word from Guggesburg from Egypt. Guggy loves it there. I haven't drunk a beer for months.