CAPT David r. Guebert, USNR-Ret, 17 May 1949 - 10 Nov 2024

David was born on May 17, 1949 in Lansing Michigan, the son of Henry and Dorothy Guebert.  As a child his family relocated often due to his father’s employment.  David was accepted into the Naval Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (NROTC) at the University of Nebraska.  Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and commission as an Ensign in the US Navy, he selected Naval Aviation as his career path.  Upon receiving his Naval Flight Officer (NFO) wings onboard NAS Glynco, GA he was transferred to the E-2B Hawkeye advanced training squadron, the RVAW-110 "Firebirds" onboard NAS North  Island,  San Diego, CA.  He was subsequently assigned to the "Golden Hawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWELVE (VAW-112), deploying to the Western Pacific twice aboard aircraft carrier, USS RANGER (CV-61) from 1974-76. 

Upon release from active duty he immediately affiliated with Navy Reserves and was assigned as a Lieutenant assigned to the VAW-88 "Cottonpickers" stationed onboard NAS Miramar flying E-2B aircraft.  While serving as a “weekend warrior” David first worked for General Dynamics Convair Division in facility maintenance and subsequently was employed by San Diego Gas and Electric.

Continuing his Naval Reserve career David became Commanding Officer of VAW-88 from 1988-1990, which included a squadron deployment to Bahia Blanca, Argentina and two weeks of carrier operations aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN-68).  After VAW-88, Commander Guebert served in Tactical Training Group Pacific Reserve Unit, Commander Seventh Fleet Reserve Unit, and as a Captain was in command of the Reserve Battle Group Staff 5 supporting Commander Cruiser/Destroyer Group 5 (COMCRUDESGRU FIVE) assigned to CVN-68.  Captain Guebert’s final reserve duty was in the Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Office (NEPLO) Navy Region Southwest, where he served as an Army/Navy Liaison Officer in emergency preparedness functions dealing with potential earthquake, fire, and flood crises that necessitated US Navy and Army support of civilian organizations.  This final military post was a perfect fit for him as he had become the Director of Federal Accounts for Sempra Energy Utilities in San Diego, dealing with all Federal and Military installation energy requirements in the San Diego region.  After nearly 40 years with San Diego Gas & Electric/Sempra Utilities, David retired in December 2018.

David was a student extraordinaire achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering  from the University of Nebraska, a Master’s Degree in System Management from the University of Southern California and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of San Diego. 

During his career he was always involved in extracurricular activities, including fire tower watch in the San Bernardino mountains, multiple animal rescue agencies and several more associated with civic support.  Most notable was his participation in and contributions to his church, Community Lutheran Church of Escondido. 

David passed on November 10, 2024, the eve of Veterans Day, and leaves behind his wife Cheryl of nearly 41 years, Cheryl’s family, his sister Janet Bucher, his brother Jeffery Guebert, his many Navy “Cottonpicker” wingmen, and countless civilian colleagues and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11:00am at the Community Lutheran Church, 3575 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido CA 91222.  A reception at the church will follow the service.

Internment at the Miramar National Cemetery was Monday, March 17, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in David’s name to the Community Lutheran Church, 3575 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido CA 91222.

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