David Cullen Obituary

David Cullen

Oct 6, 1947 - May 28, 2023

Amherst

David Cullen, 75, of Amherst, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following sudden illness.

He was born Oct. 6, 1947, in Sandusky, and was a graduate of Perkins High School.

David married his wife, Donna, on June 20, 1970, and settled in Lorain. They lived there for 42 years, raising two daughters. He spent many years working in the grocery business as a store manager. Later in life, he became a self-employed, independent snack distributor and continued that business until his retirement. Once retired, he and his wife moved to Amherst and have resided there since.

David was a family man who cherished holidays and family traditions. He loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren and was so proud of their accomplishments. David was also a man of great faith and enjoyed going to church every Sunday. Known for his sense of humor, he loved to joke and had a knack for giving everyone he met a nickname. He was an avid follower of the stock market and lover of football, music, and watching TV in his favorite recliner. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.

David's survivors include his wife of 52 years, Donna Cullen (nee Mead); children, Jennifer Werling (Justin) of Waterville and Wendy Steinbrunner (Andrew) of Amherst; sister, Sally Cutnaw (Stephen) of Lorain; brother, Gary Cullen (Samia) of Palo Alto, California; and grandchildren, Addison, Avery, Macy, and Ryan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Harriet (nee Lynn).

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. David's funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1158 Central Drive, Amherst. The Rev. Paul Werner, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, Illinois, 60693.

For those unable to attend, please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.