David F. Linder, 78, of Port Clinton, OH passed away on August 21, 2023 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1945 in Fremont, OH the son of Fredric and Myrtle (Bennett) Linder. He served in the US Navy from 1963 to 1966 during the Vietnam War and received the National Defense Service Medal.
Dave married Anita Lozano on May 18, 2002 in Oak Harbor, OH and she preceded him in death on April 30, 2021. He was an owner operator truck driver for forty-two years until he retired in 2008. Dave was a member of the Port Clinton Eagles and the VFW in Fort Myers, FL and enjoyed wintering in Florida with his wife Anita. He also enjoyed golfing, boating and fishing. Dave was an avid Cleveland Indians, Cavs, Browns and Ohio State fan.
Dave is survived by his children, Richard (Rebecca) Linder, Cincinnati, Timothy (Nickee) Linder, Fremont; step-children, Ryan Nuhfer, Port Clinton, Anita (Mark) Hotz, Fremont, Gina Nuhfer, Port Clinton; grandchildren, Braxton and Lily Linder, Ally (Miguel) Otero, Noah (Mia Boda) Hotz, Brianna Nuhfer, Ryan “Buddy” Nuhfer, Nick (Ashleigh) Hotz and Brittney Hess; great grandchildren, Chloe, Maycee, Vivian and Saylor; siblings, James and Larry Linder both of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anita Linder; siblings, Lee and Richard Greenley and Patricia Reighn.
Visitation: Monday, August 28, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 p.m.
Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with military honor’s provided by the VFW and American Legion.
Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or VFW.
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Judi Messer
Tim & Richard,
Sorry to hear about your Dad!…but Heaven is a nice place too and I’m sure he’s on his way! I have great memories of you guys when we visited Oak Harbor many years ago! Your Dad and I shared many debates and deep conversations traveling cross country in his semi when Paul & Robby were just kids! He was a good man!
Blessings!
Aunt Judi (your Arizona connection!)
Nikki Weidner
My heart breaks for you all but also has joy knowing he is with Annie again! I pray for you to find peace and comfort. Love you Linders!
Andrea Vanderpool
Dave was larger than life, always making people laugh and smile. Have very fond memories hanging with him and Annie with Pam and Bob. Rest in peace, Dave, cheers to you!
Mike cooper
Sorry for the loss of one of best friends that I had so many good times with over the years. He will be greatly missed and is now in a far better place.
Connie Marie Fabian
My condolences to the family…
Many early mornings Dave was my first customer in the doors at Kozy’s for his big thermos of hot coffee to keep him awake and safe on his long hauls… No going back to those memorable days but if God gives me tomorrow, my morning coffee will be a toast to a man that always made me smile.
A journey like no other, may God keep your thermos full!…