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PIQUA - David T. Christian Sr., 77, of Piqua, Ohio, died at 4:03 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.
He was born in Piqua on April 1, 1935 to the late Claude C. and Irene (Mullinger) Christian. On Nov. 29, 1958, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Piqua. He married Nancy L. Webb. She survives.
David is also survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David and Tammy Christian Jr. of Troy; one daughter, Angela Christian of Piqua; and four grandchildren, Jayna Pelini, Jessica Fullenkamp, Maria Fullenkamp and Anthony Fullenkamp.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Don, Mike, Paul and John; and two sisters: Mary and Kay.
David graduated from Piqua Catholic High School in 1954.
He attended University of Dayton for one year, before graduating from RETS Tech Center, Dayton.
David was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Piqua; a lifetime member of Jaycee International, Piqua; and held many different offices, including being the first Piqua JCI Senator.
He was the owner of Christian's TV in Piqua starting in 1975.
David proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at St. Boniface Church, Piqua, with the Rev. Fr. Angelo Caserta Celebrant. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua. A prayer service will be offered at 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Piqua Ambulance Fund, American Legion Post No. 184, P.O. Box 720, Piqua, OH 45356.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowes.com.
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Dear Nancy, Angie and David, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. Please know how much we are thinking of you and praying for you. always, Polly and Dan Boone, Lisa "Wesbecher" Greer and Marcie "{Wesbecher) Wibright
Polly Boone
October 9, 2012
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