• Home
  • Our Services
    • Burial Options
    • Cremation Options
    • Personalization Options
    • Monuments
    • Send Flowers
  • About Us
    • Our Staff
    • Our History
  • Planning Ahead
  • Planning a Funeral
    • Meaningful Funerals
    • Meaningful Choices
    • Guides and Resources
    • Songs for Memorial Tribute Videos
    • Resource Kit
  • Obits & Guestbook
    • Share Obituary on Facebook
  • FAQs
  • Pricing
  • Pets
  • Contact Us
Logo

For Immediate Assistance, Please Call - (419) 332-6409

Leave us a review

10 Condolences

David Carl Edwards

Edwards David C.

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.

 

View Dave’s Memorial Video

Offer Condolences for the family of David Carl Edwards

Send Flowers

Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Filed Under: Obituaries

Condolence Messages

  1. jill austin

    March 8, 2015 at 12:51 am

    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.

    Reply
  2. Bob Hahn

    March 8, 2015 at 3:34 am

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
    RIP Dave!

    Reply
  3. Trisha Wadsworth

    March 8, 2015 at 11:02 am

    You will be missed by so many Uncle Dave.RIH with Aunt Marty and all the rest of our family.<3

    Reply
  4. Janet Riehl

    March 8, 2015 at 11:34 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Wili, Dia, Taylor and Zachary Carter

    March 8, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. Martha Lawitzke

    March 8, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    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

    Reply
  7. Dave&Shirley&Mary Jane Sabo

    March 9, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Fond memories

    Reply
  8. Marsha Rudes Kohr

    March 9, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    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.

    Reply
  9. Mary Jane Sabo

    March 9, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Thoughts and Prayers for the family. Fond memories.

    Reply
  10. dorothy carter

    March 11, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    mariah and diana, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad and grandfather. god bless you.

    Reply

Leave a Condolence Cancel reply

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

How do I send a condolence?

First, locate the condolence form to the left and below any other condolences. Then you will need to fill out some basic information prior to typing your message. (We will not share your e-mail address with anyone). Once you are finished typing your message, simply click the submit condolence button. It may take up to 24 hours for your message to appear. We also provide a Tell-A-Friend feature located at the top of this column. This form allows you to send the obituary to a friend. This is particularly helpful to someone who may live out of town.

Share This Obituary

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Video: How To Add An Obituary To Facebook

How-to-add-obits-in-facebook Click on the image above to access the video and the step by step instructions.

QR Code

Use your Smartphone to scan the QR Code below to access this page on your phone.
Wonderly Hovart Hanes
425 E. State St.
Fremont, OH 43420-4256
Phone: (419) 332-6409

Connect with Us

RSSTwitterFacebookYoutube
Hovarth Hanes
211 N. Broadway St.,
Green Springs, OH 44836
Phone: (419) 639-2771

Learn More About…

Funeral Options
Cremation Options
Planning Ahead

Association

Fremont, Ohio Area

Fremont Ohio
January 29, 2023, 2:36 pm
Mostly sunny
Mostly sunny
34°F
sunrise: 7:47 am
sunset: 5:45 pm
 
Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH 43420, United States - Phone: (419) 332-6409
Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 211 N. Broadway St. , Green Springs, OH 44836, United States - Phone: (419) 639-2771
Copyright © 2023 Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. , All rights reserved.

Contact | Directions | Obituaries | Funeral Pre-Planning | Site Map | Fremont, Green Springs Cremation and Funeral Services | Website by FRM Websites