David L. Longanbach, 71, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Valley View Health Campus. He was born October 8, 1947 in Fremont to Howard and Justine (Whitcomb) Longanbach. He was a 1967 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Dave married Janice Beckman on June 21, 1969 in Fremont and she survives. He worked for Brush Wellman for twenty-three years and retired in 2009. Dave was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He loved to spend time with his family.
Dave is survived by his wife of fifty years, Janice Longanbach, Fremont, OH; children, Nicole (Sean) Sprouse and Jason Longanbach both of Columbus, OH; brother, Bruce Longanbach of Texas; grandchildren, Oscar and Marshall Sprouse.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Wally and Steve Longanbach.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Monday, September 9, 2019; 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 705 W. State St., Fremont, OH with and hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Pastor Scott Mauch will officiate.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery at a later date
Memorials: Grace Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice.
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Jeff Wise
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a dear friend and I will miss him greatly. I will always treasure the time we had together growing up in Fremont along with the great times we enjoyed during our adult years. Dave was such a kind, considerate and generous person who brought smiles to everyone. My life and I am sure countless others, was made better by having Dave as a friend. I will forever miss his smile, his laugh, and the memories we shared together. May God’s grace and mercy cover Dave in eternity.
Love, Jeff and Mindy Wise
Associated Buyers Inc.
With Deepest Sympathy to the Longanbach Famly
May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.
Associated Buyers Employees and Their Famlies
Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz
Janet Yager
I will never forget the childhood memories. Dave was always kind. Janet (Coxon) Yager
Hal Coxon
Dear Janice, Jason, Nicole and families,
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your husband and father. I’m saddened to lose a great friend and a wonderful person.
I’ll always remember the good times, the laughter and Dave’s infectious smile. He will be missed.
Love,
John (Hal) Coxon
Sharon Marie
Dear Janice and family, So very saddened to hear of David’s passing. Will always, always remember his wonderful smile. Sharon (Longanbach ) Forsythe
Sarah J Lewis
Longanbach Family-
Please accept my most sincere condolence on the loss of your beloved husband and father. I send prayers of peace and understanding during this difficult time. May you be comforted by loving memories.
Sarah Lewis
(Classmate of Nicole)
Tamie Mezinger
My thoughts and prayers for the entire family,My Sincere Sympathy ,
Re (Bonnell) Chamberlin
You and your family are in my heart . My condolences on the passing of Dave.
With my deepest sympathy, Re (Bonnell) Chamberlin.
Cliff Stokes
Janice, I was sorry to learn of Dave’s passing, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Suzi Janic
My dear dear friend,
My heart breaks that Dave is gone. Always smiling Dave, no matter what was going on with him, he could whip out that smile! You were the perfect couple!
Janice, I know the last few years were difficult with his health issues but never think for a minute that you didn’t do enough and should have done more as we all sometimes feel. I watched you care for him and you did so with so much love!
This video shows the love you two had for each other. I have been blessed to know you both for all these years.
God bless you, Jason, Nicole, the grandkids and the whole Longanbach family! He will be missed by everyone who knew him!
He is without pain and rejoicing in his perfect body and you will rejoice with him again one day! Treasure those memories and keep them in your heart, you two had an amazing ride together!
Love you always,
Suzi Crist Janic
Christie L Johns
Janice and family, please accept my condolence on the loss of David. We had good times during our years in the Class of 67. He was one of the good guys. Remember you will always have his memory in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
MarJean Karr
Dear Janice and family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. He was a great guy…….We had good times in high school! May God give you strength!
MarJean Robertson Karr
Thomas Blevins
Janice and family
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a great friend to all and will be sorely missed. Prayers for you and the families.
Tom & Chris Munson
Dear Janice, Jason, Nicole and families
We are so sad to hear of Dave’s passing. please accept our sincere condolences. Dave was always a good friend and always had a smile for everyone. Cherish the memories, we are sure there are many. Our thoughts are with you.
Tom and Chris Munson
Les Stair
Dear Longanbach Family; I am so sorry for your huge loss at the passing of an excellent friend. I sincerely hope your memories sustain you in this very sad time. Dave and I became good friends as teenagers and athletes; he at Fremont and myself at Woodville. We had good times going to East Harbor State Park with a group of guys. Dave was a very hard worker with a magnetic smile and a down to earth and very kind disposition. I have never forgotten Dave and will always have the utmost respect for him. Dave was a prince of a guy. Sincerely, Les Stair Lt Col USAF (Retired) Tucson, AZ
Ryan Smith
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. He was a great man who I always enjoyed seeing. RIH!!!!!