David A. Katz was born on November 1, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio and died on July 26, 2016.

He was a United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

He received a B.S. from Ohio State University in 1955, and a J.D. from Ohio State University College of Law in 1957.

Katz was in private practice in Toledo, Ohio from 1957 to 1994, focusing on corporate law.

He was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

He was nominated by President Bill Clinton on August 12, 1994, to a seat vacated by Alvin I. Krenzler.

David was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 7, 1994, and received his commission on October 11, 1994.

Katz assumed senior status on January 1, 2005.

David A. Katz passed away at 82 years old.