Phillip David Obituary

Phillip M. "Phil" David

Aug 13, 1949 - Nov 21, 2024

Monroeville

Phillip M. "Phil" David, 75, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2024, after an eight-month illness. He was surrounded by his children, their spouses, and close family friends at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

He was born Aug. 13, 1949, in Sandusky, the son of Harold August and Phyllis Lucille (Lamb) David. He was a 1968 graduate of Perkins High School where he served as president of his senior class. Phil then studied in the field of agriculture at Michigan State University.

Phil was known as a jack of all trades and worked for several local businesses, but had a passion and a true love for farming. In his earlier days, he farmed ground for several local families and then fulfilled a lifelong dream by moving to east Texas where he operated a 1,200 acre cattle ranch from 1983-1989. Phil then returned to Ohio to be able to be with his ailing father in his last days. Once coming back, he began his service to Oxford Township as the zoning inspector and was soon appointed as the township clerk. Phil was then elected Oxford Township Fiscal Officer and held office for 20 years before retiring in early 2024. Most of all, Phil will be remembered by his children for his passion of all things living, his great care and nurture for his many furry and feathered friends, and for having a true green thumb.

Phil was a longtime member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Milan, and Ohio Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his blended family of children, Joey Michele Butcher of Monroeville, Nikki (Jake Otto) Berardi of Berlin Heights, Jeff (Jill) David of Monroeville, Justin (Gazelle) David of Monroeville, Scott (Kelly) Lunato of Freeport, Florida, and Nicole Lunato of Sandusky, grandchildren, Kassidy, Karli, and Nicolas Butcher, Lexi, Libbi, Max, and Jackson Berardi, Zachary, Ethan, and Sydnie David, Gabi, Izzy, and Clay David, Dominique (Josh) Bryan, Nicolas (Alyssa), Ethan, Joshua, and Samantha Lunato, and Madison (Tyler) Hemmer; great-granddaughters, Lena and Brynlee; and longtime best girl, Sukie, his labradoodle.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 37 years, Jayne H. (Bragg) David (2020); son-in-law, Jeffrey K. Butcher; and two brothers, Harold A. David II and Daniel J. David.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Phil's companion, Jill Weilnau, and lifelong friends, Steve and Sandy Deering, for their care and constant support.

It was his wish to be cremated.

Visitation for family and friends will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, until the time of Phil's memorial service at 12 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 2712 W. Mason Road, Milan. The Rev. Wendy Schnidler-Chasney will officiate. Please join the family for a celebration of Phil's life following the service from 1-4 p.m. Friday at The Mason Jar, 4408 W. Mason Road, Sandusky. Private family burial will be at a later date at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Back To The Wild, P.O. Box 423, Castalia, Ohio, 44824, or Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Arrangements have been entrusted to David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Phil's family at davidfkoch.com.