David Chalmers Palmer
1940 - 2025
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David Chalmers Palmer Jan.24, 1940 - Sept. 18,2025
Mr. Palmer originally from Bernardsville graduated from Bernards High, Franklin & Marshall College and the Univ. of Maryland Law School. He then went into practice with his dad, Arthur J. Palmer Jr. until his retirement in 1996.
David proudly served in the NJ Army National Guard, based in Morristown for 20 years and was active in several military organizations after his discharge.
Mr. Palmer was past president & Paul Harris Fellow in Bernardsville Rotary Club, Director & Treasurer of the Somerset County Bar Association and several college scholarship committees. David was a life long member of the Bernardsville Methodist Church and had served as treasurer on the Board of Trustees. Healso served as counsel to Millington Savings, (now Wells Fargo) and Somerset County Board of Elections, as well as the Somerset County Vo-Tech Board of Ed.
Additionally he was a Republican County Committeeman in his district and served as chairman of the Bernardsville Republican Executive Committee for many years. David also owned, managed and operated, with partners, commercial,recreational and residential properties for over 40 years.;
Along with his legal, military,church and political pursuits David enjoyed skiing, playing pool ,hosting family and friends and his ever present and beloved dogs.
David had a special place in his heart for his friends and neighbors in Chambers Hollow, Hamden, NY where he spent his childhood summers on the family farm and later on at "The Schoolhouse" (1833,one room!) which had been in his family for 5 generations.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his brother Peter S. Palmer, many cousins and extended family and friends.
Memorial service at Bernardsville Methodist Church 3pm Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.Interment To follow (4:15) at St. Bernards Cemetery, 60 Washington Rd, Bernardsville. Friends are then welcome to return to church for light refreshments.
Arrangements by NeptuneSociety.com. Legacy.com
Mr. Palmer originally from Bernardsville graduated from Bernards High, Franklin & Marshall College and the Univ. of Maryland Law School. He then went into practice with his dad, Arthur J. Palmer Jr. until his retirement in 1996.
David proudly served in the NJ Army National Guard, based in Morristown for 20 years and was active in several military organizations after his discharge.
Mr. Palmer was past president & Paul Harris Fellow in Bernardsville Rotary Club, Director & Treasurer of the Somerset County Bar Association and several college scholarship committees. David was a life long member of the Bernardsville Methodist Church and had served as treasurer on the Board of Trustees. Healso served as counsel to Millington Savings, (now Wells Fargo) and Somerset County Board of Elections, as well as the Somerset County Vo-Tech Board of Ed.
Additionally he was a Republican County Committeeman in his district and served as chairman of the Bernardsville Republican Executive Committee for many years. David also owned, managed and operated, with partners, commercial,recreational and residential properties for over 40 years.;
Along with his legal, military,church and political pursuits David enjoyed skiing, playing pool ,hosting family and friends and his ever present and beloved dogs.
David had a special place in his heart for his friends and neighbors in Chambers Hollow, Hamden, NY where he spent his childhood summers on the family farm and later on at "The Schoolhouse" (1833,one room!) which had been in his family for 5 generations.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his brother Peter S. Palmer, many cousins and extended family and friends.
Memorial service at Bernardsville Methodist Church 3pm Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.Interment To follow (4:15) at St. Bernards Cemetery, 60 Washington Rd, Bernardsville. Friends are then welcome to return to church for light refreshments.
Arrangements by NeptuneSociety.com. Legacy.com
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