David J. Bliss, 74, of Fremont, OH, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was born April 29, 1940 in Fremont to Eldred “Pete” and Betty (Scherer) Bliss.
David joined the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959 and received the Good Conduct Medal.
David married Rita Lorenzen in Fremont on April 12, 1969 and she survives. He worked for Armstrong Air for thirty years until they closed in 2006. He was a member of Living Love Fellowship in Sandusky, OH. David was a member and Chaplin at the VFW. He volunteered for Memorial Hospital and delivered Meals On Wheels. David enjoyed working on antenna towers and being around people.
David is survived by his wife, Rita Bliss; children, Robert (Julie) Bliss of Fremont, OH, Ronald (Paula) Bliss, Twinsburg, OH, Robin Schueren, Springfield, OH, Russell (Angela) Bliss, Green Springs, OH; siblings, Hazel (Frank) Fedowitz, Gibsonburg, OH, Carolyn (Harold) Billow, Helena, OH, Peggi Miller, Fremont, OH, Karen (Rick) Marquart, West Liberty, OH, Norb (Cyndi) Bliss, Elmore, OH, Becky (Bo) Witham, Steamboat Springs, CO, Tim Bliss, Fostoria, OH; grandchildren, Kyle, Kaylie, Eric, Sarah, Vania, Nicholaus and a great grandchild, Brady.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Bliss and sister, Joan Zink.
Visitation: Monday 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: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Sandra Stinson officiating.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: Stein Hospice
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Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bliss Family!
May you rest in peace,David!
lonnie J Burke
to the bliss family it was truly an honor to have Dave as a friend I will really miss him GOD BLESS
WHS Class of 1961
The WHS Class of 1961 extends our deepest sympathy to Rita and family. You are in our thoughts during this time.
Nancy and Jim Swartz
Norb, Cyndi, and Bliss Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying that God will wrap you all in HIS precious arms and give you peace.
John Lucas
It was such a blessing that I got to meet David a couple years ago. We were together on several water tower climbs and I always enjoyed helping him out on TV tower installations. I have lost a friend and will miss him dearly.
John and Grace Lucas
Dave Charles
Rita and family, So sorry for your loss. Always looked foward to talk to Dave when he volunteered at the hospital. Great guy, will be missed.
Joe & Karen Heisler Sawyer
Rita & family, Please accept our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband & father. May God hold you all close during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Ron & Tami Zellner
Ron & family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ron & Tami Zellner