David Andrew Schell

David Andrew Schell, 74, of Fremont passed away at ProMedica Hospital on Friday, November 10, 2023.  David was born to Alvin A. and Anna M. (Stine) Schell on December 18, 1948, in Fremont OH.  David served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from February 27, 1968 to September 29, 1970 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.

David married Barbara Ann Seward on April 15, 1972, and she preceded him on November 25, 2009. He worked at Delphi in Sandusky OH and retired after many years of service. David was a member of the Fremont Moose and VFW.  He enjoyed long road trips to Florida and the Upper Peninsula in Michigan to see family and being a grandfather where he would ride bikes and stop for ice cream with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Thomas) Gant, Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Justin Gant, Kayla Gant, Kristen Varallo, David Schell II and Alexandra Diaz; brother, Ronald Schell.

David is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Barbara Schell; daughter, Rachel Schell; brothers, Richard, James, Jerry, Clarence and Kenneth Schell.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH 43420.

Services will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at noon at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH.

Memorial can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Fremont VFW Post 2947.