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David Olds

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David Olds obituary, 1940-2022

BORN

1940

DIED

2022

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Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory - Sandusky Chapel

1607 E. Perkins Avenue

Sandusky, Ohio

David Olds Obituary

David B. Olds

Jul 31, 1940 - Oct 18, 2022

Sandusky

David Bradley Olds, 82, residing in Sandusky, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 18, 2022, surrounded by his family at Firelands Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

David was born July 31, 1940, in Sandusky, to the late Bradley G. and Ruth (Raab) Old.

Dave grew up in Sandusky, attending Holy Angels School and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1958. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. After high school, he served in U.S. Navy, returning to Sandusky, where he married Lois (McEowen) Olds. David retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. Dave volunteered at Sandusky State Theatre for many years and was also a member of American Legion Post #83 and AMVETS Post #17. He was an avid Cleveland Indians/Guardians and Browns fan.

David is survived by his sons, David (Shannon) Olds of Fremont and Daniel Olds of Sandusky; grandchildren, Mason and Kylah; sister-in-law, Joyce (Nutzki) Old; niece, Denise Hermes of Sandusky; nephew, Mike Old of Clyde; and their children and many friends.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Lois J. (McEowen) Olds in 2017; and brother, John "Jack" Old.

Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Father Jacob George will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky. Military honors will be presented by American Legion Post #83 and VFW #2529.

The family would like to thank the staff at Portland Place Assisted Living Community and Firelands Health Emergency Room and ICU for their kindness.

Those wishing to contribute to David's memory may do so to Portland Place for the Residents Activities Fund, 3808 Venice Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Oct. 21, 2022.

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Sara (Cronin) Dorland

October 21, 2022

David, Shannon and Family, You have our Deepest Sympathy, your in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Karen Cronin, Randy and Sara Dorland, and Kurt and Brenda Cronin.

Peggy Lester Kuhl

October 20, 2022

Dave was one of the good guys from the class of 1958 @St. mary
Deepest sympathy to his family
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Oct

23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory ~ Sandusky Chapel

1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

Oct

24

Prayer Service

9:30 a.m.

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory ~ Sandusky Chapel

1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

Oct

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870

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1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

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