David Singler Obituary

David E. Singler

Sep 9, 1928 - Sep 9, 2022

Sandusky

David Edgar Singler, residing in Sandusky, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2022, his 94th birthday.

David was born Sept. 9, 1928, in Sandusky, to the late George and Ethel (Doerflinger) Singler.

David graduated from Sandusky St. Mary High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Business from University of Dayton. He married Alice Louise (Zank) on July 26, 1952, and they were married 61 years. David was a supervisor for Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for 29 years. Prior to his supervisor position, he worked at Western & Southern Insurance, LA Wells Construction (Cedar Point Causeway), Erie News, Lower Lake Dock, and Singler Bus & Cab. He remembered fondly the years as a teen when he worked at Cedar Point on "The Cyclone," a ride that his father owned in a partnership. He would work his shift and make his way to the Grand Ballroom to listen to the big bands of his youth.

Following his retirement from the State of Ohio, he returned to Cedar Point to work in security. David also worked several years at Erie County Senior Center. David was also actively involved in B.P.O.E. since the 1960s, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Amvets, the former YMCA, Elks Golf League, and Senior Center. In 1967, David was awarded a Certificate of Bravery for rescuing a young boy who had fallen through the ice on the Sandusky Bay. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and cards.

David is survived by three sons, David Edward of Sandusky, Daniel George (Kathleen Shufflin) of Sylvania, and Timothy Richard (Christine Kobylak of Cleveland; grandchildren, Danielle, Michael, and Julia (Adam) Hartman; great-grandchildren, Keegan and Colette Hartman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In his last four years, he had lovingly spent time with his companion, Barbara "Honey" Strom.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Alice; sisters, Ethel and Marjorie Gehring; and brothers, George, William, James, and John.

Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. Monsignor Charles Singler will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

Those wishing to contribute to David's memory may do so to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

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