David Bilbrey

BILBREY David David Bilbrey, age 70, died peacefully at his home in Genoa on December 1, 2007. Dave was an enthusiastic Ohio State fan and loved the OSU Band. Formerly of Toledo, he attended Cherry School and graduated from Scott High School in 1955. He was a member of drum corp. playing baritone and alto sax. He served in the Army National Guard stationed at the Armory on Secor Road. After attending BGSU for two years he began working with his father as a cement finisher. At age 30 he developed rheumatoid arthritis and was forced to change to a less physically demanding job. He worked in the office of Jeffers Crane Service until his retirement in 1996. Dave was with the first class of volunteers to the RSVP program sponsored by the Toledo Police. He, and later with his wife, Sue, visited the elderly and shut-ins in the city of Toledo. Dave was a natural artist and humorist. He drew cartoons from early childhood until his death. He has two books of cartoons copyrighted and had a weekly cartoon called "Balderdash" published in the BG Sentinel Tribune. Dave was a member of the Toledo Sailing Club and the former editor of the club newsletter, "The Waterline". He was born on February 18, 1937, in Toledo to the late James and Marietta (Pryne) Bilbrey. Dave is survived by his mother, Marietta; his wife of 25 years, Susan Stein-Bilbrey; son, Douglas (Kathy) Bilbrey of Holiday, FL; daughter, Debra Bilbrey; step daughter, Richelle (Steven) Zbinden; grandson, James Zbinden of Huber Heights, OH, and sister, Sherry Roche' Mock (Don) of Oregon, OH. A memorial service followed by a wake will be held to celebrate Dave's life on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Toledo Sailing Club, Walbridge Park, Toledo, OH. Memorial contributions can be made in Dave's honor to the Ottawa County Humane Society, 2424 E. Sand Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452, or the Donor's choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home, 501 West St. Genoa, OH 43430.