David Meade Obituary

David L. Meade

May 24, 1954 - Nov 14, 2025

Navarre

David L. Meade, 71, most recently of Navarre, died Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born May 24, 1954, in Sandusky. He grew up in Castalia, where he attended Margaretta Local Schools. He was a member of the Class of 1974. David spent most of his career in public service. He completed the ER Doc Paramedic Training Program at Sandusky's Providence Hospital. He served several communities and a few private ambulance services in Ohio. David was also a former police officer, corrections officer, and firefighter in Ohio.

David spent 20 years as a 4-H advisor for a saddle horse club in Summit County. He spent time helping 4-Hers with their projects. He also helped the Summit County 4-H Saddle Horse Association run their program at the yearly fair and at the summer horse show series.

In recent years, David has shown resilience as he has battled health issues.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Laura Jean (Vielhaber) of Navarre; his father, Nelson G. L. Meade of Sandusky; brother, Kenneth (Sharon) of Dahlonega, Georgia; sister, Susan, and brother, Timothy, both of Sandusky.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy (Robison) Meade and sister, Ruth Jean Meade.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Heitger Funeral Home - MASSILLON CHAPEL, 639 First St. N.E., Massillon. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Divine Mercy Parish - St. Mary's Campus in Massillon. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. For additional information, directions, or to sign our online tribute page, go to www.heitger.com. Heitger Funeral Home - MASSILLON CHAPEL, 330-833-3248