David D. Gunter

David D. Gunter passed away at the age of 82 on November 26, 2024, at Mercy St. Rita's in Lima, OH. He was born June 12, 1942, to the late Dayton and Dulcie (Ketchum) Gunter. He was a proud veteran of the Ohio National Guard and had a special love for gardening, the outdoors, baseball and was a talented mandolin player.

He retired from General Dynamics, in Lima, and had also spent many years at International Harvester in Fort Wayne.

David is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila (Fuerst) Gunter; three sons, David Gunter of Columbus, Oh, Jeff (Amy) Gunter and Daniel Gunter both of Van Wert; two daughters, Tiffany Gunter and Laurie Brown; grandchildren, Nathan Gunter, Brittni Wenning, Ryan Gunter, Julia Gunter and Addie Gunter; 4 great grandchildren; and a sister, Diane (David) Shinn.

In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and William Gunter.

A private family burial was held.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.