David Sheets

LEWIS CENTER — David (Dave) Lynn Sheets, 75, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Columbus.

Dave was born December 7, 1942 to Milfred and Gail (Cox) Sheets in Gallipolis, the oldest of four boys. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1960. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army and then went on to graduate from The Ohio State University (OSU) with a Bachelors degree in Ceramic Engineering with graduate studies at OSU and the University of Michigan.

Dave spent 33 years working for Techneglas as plant manager and retired as the VP, manufacturing and engineering. Dave loved spending time with his family and friends, golfing, creating amazing woodworking pieces and making people smile and laugh. Dave was an intelligent, honest, hardworking and generous husband, father, and grandfather who was greatly loved. He was very affectionately known as "The Big Guy" in his 6'4' frame. During the last two years of his life, the family is so blessed that he was under the daily loving care of the Passages Staff at Willowbrook Christian Village in Delaware. Dave will be deeply missed, but is home with the Lord in peace.

Dave is survived by his wife, Linda; son Matt (Erika) Sheets; daughter, Kati (Paul) Mascari; grandchildren, David and Skylar Sheets, Cole and Cade Mascari; brothers, Mike, Jeff and Lyle Sheets.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at the Church of the Messiah, 51 North State Street Westerville, Ohio 43081 at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Jim Wilson officiating. Coffee with be served at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Willowbrook Christian Village 100 Willow Brook Way S Delaware, OH 43015.