David Carl Edwards, 69, of Fremont, OH passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, March 06, 2015. He was born on March 21, 1945 in Fremont, the son of William and Virginia (Schneider) Edwards. He attended St. Joseph Catholic High School.
Dave served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnamese Service Medal; Vietnamese Campaign Medal w/Device; Presidential Unit Citation and Good Conduct Medal (2).
Dave married Margaret Mary Newby on May 4, 1968 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fremont and she preceded him in death on September 9, 1974.
Dave worked as a Welder at Brush Wellman in Elmore, OH and retired on September 13, 2008 after thirty years of service. He was a member of the Fremont Eagles and Moose, a Life member and Past Commander of VFW Post #2947 and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed camping, fishing, sprint car racing, and casino trips.
Dave is survived by his daughters, Pam (Steve) Smith and Diana Edwards; siblings, Betty (Frank) Topel and Rose Koester, all of Fremont, OH; Vicki (Buz) Balduf, Oak Harbor, OH, Linda (Fred) Fitzgerald, Clyde, OH; grandchildren, Andrew and Mariah Edwards, DJ (Marissa) Tucker; step grandchildren, Melissa (Jamie) Chester, Bonnie (Stephen) Dillingham, Stephanie (Craig) West, Jennifer (Nick) Martin, Meghan (Tony) Ortmann; fourteen great grandchildren with one on the way and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret Mary Edwards; daughter, Jessica Edwards; sisters, Yoland Ameling, Mary Sabo, Judith Sutter, Barbara Rigsby; brothers, William, James and Richard Edwards.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH.
Service: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Deacon Tom Ackerman officiating.
Burial: St. Ann Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and the VFW.
Memorials: Hospice of Promedica Memorial Hospital, 430 S. Main St, Clyde, OH 43410.
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jill austin
Sending my condolences. Uncle Dave will be greatly missed. Fly high with the Angels and give my Mom a hug for me please. Love to my family.
Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
RIP Dave!
Trisha Wadsworth
You will be missed by so many Uncle Dave.RIH with Aunt Marty and all the rest of our family.<3
Janet Riehl
No words will take away the pain. I know that you all have a great support system and I am thankful to be a part of it. I have all good memories of him and I will treasure them forever.. I love you all.
Wili, Dia, Taylor and Zachary Carter
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Keep your head held high and look to God for the strength you will need. Keep all of the memories alive in your heart and Dave will be with you always.
Martha Lawitzke
Dear Vicki and Family,
So Sorry to hear about the Passing of your Brother. Bob & I send our Heartfelt Sympathy to Everyone. Bob & Martha Lawitzke
Dave&Shirley&Mary Jane Sabo
Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Fond memories
Marsha Rudes Kohr
Vicky, Rosie and family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother. I used to wait on Dave at Kmart always so nice. May God’s love comfort you in you loss.
Mary Jane Sabo
Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Thoughts and Prayers for the family. Fond memories.
dorothy carter
mariah and diana, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad and grandfather. god bless you.