David R. Showalter

SHOWALTER David R. Showalter, age 66, of Westerville, Ohio died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at The Ohio State University Medical Center after a courageous 28 month battle with lymphoma. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Madelyn Showalter and by brother Michael Showalter. Survived by loving wife of 29 years, Diane; sons, Michael Todd (Debbie) Showalter, Centerburg, OH, Mark Showalter, Johnstown, OH, Scott Spasiano, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter, Robin (Tony) Brunetto, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Austin and Andrea Showalter, Corey and Kristy Brunetto; uncle, Ernest Alspach, Adrian, MI. Retired Director of Sales for Russell Athletic and former Sales Manager for Demco, Chicago, IL. He was an active and highly respected member of the sporting goods industry and sales representative association for over 40 years. An avid golfer, he was a former CDGA representative and council member at Little Turtle Country Club. Member of the Lakes Golf and Country Club where he was a past president of the MGA and a current CDGA representative. Past member of the Westerville Sunrise Lions Club and a former New Albany little league baseball coach. Graduate of Linden McKinley class of 1959. His passion was baseball and he enjoyed playing semi-pro baseball and was active in the Heart of Ohio Baseball League. He was scouted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and while at Russell was honored by throwing out the opening pitch at a Pittsburgh-vs-St. Louis game. Sometimes the way a man lives his life is the greatest sport of all. Served with the U.S. Marines, the U.S. Army Reserves, and the Ohio National Guard for 9 years. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, where family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Donations may be made in his name to the Jegs Foundation of Delaware for Cancer Research and Prevention, 101 Jegs Place Delaware, OH 43015. The family wishes to thank Dr. Lin and all the compassionate and kind caregivers at The James who became like a second family at their home away from home. To send condolences visit www.schoedinger.com "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"