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David Downs Obituary

David G. Downs, 78, of Sandusky, died Feb 22, 2026, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky. David F. Koch Funeral & Cremation Services, Sandusky, is assisting family with arrangements.

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Published by Sandusky Register on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Lori Miller Lublow

March 7, 2026

I knew the whole family. I babysat all the kids. I'm my neighborhood. Lived around the corner and up the street from them most of my life. Great people. Will be missed.

Rich & Kay Mehochko

March 5, 2026

David was my dear friend, shipmate and brother-in-arms. I've known David for almost 60 yeas, since 1968, we served together from 1968 to 1970 on the Nuclear Fast Attack Submarine USS Sargo SSN 583. We stayed in touch going to the Sargo reunions across those many years. My wife Kay and I considered David and Kathy to be "Family". David was a wonderful man, a special friend and a proud veteran that served his country faithfully and with pride. Our lives were better because of them. They will be missed and I'll never forget the shipmate I was privileged to serve with. Fair Winds-And-Following-Seas.
I pray for God's blessing and comfort on David and Kathy's family.

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Gary Dunlap

February 24, 2026

Sorry to hear of his passing! He was a genuine good guy, always ready to help you!
he was a good person to work with, always having smile and willing to have a little devilish fun!

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Kit Maxwell

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Denise Wyatt

February 24, 2026

Mike and I are sincerely saddened to hear about David´s passing. David and Kathy were a part of the best neighborhood we have ever lived in. Our sincerest sympathies to the family.

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