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David Will Obituary

WILL David L. Will, a Christian, born in August 1932, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, October 26th, 2008 after a sudden illness. A lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, he served in many Council positions including, President and was active with many church and outreach projects. His most recent affiliation was with the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church at Mill Run Road. He was an active member of the West Franklin Kiwanis Club for many years serving in all officers' positions at the local level and later as Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor for the State of Ohio. Primarily a Tool & Machine Design Engineer by profession for most of his career, he was Owner and President of Prairie Industrial Designers for seventeen years. He worked as a Tool Design Engineer for Kenworth Corporation in Chillicothe, OH, and transitioned into QA as a Supplier Quality Auditor and was later promoted to the corporate level with PACCAR. Later he was employed at Trim Systems, a branch of CVG (Commercial Vehicle Group) headquartered in New Albany, Ohio. While serving the QA group as Lead Auditor, David retired in 1999, but remained certified and worked steadily as a Quality Auditor and Lead Training Consultant for CVG during the last eight years. He was a graduate of Springfield H.S., class of 1950, Springfield, OH and later earned a B.S. degree from Liberty University and an M.B.A. from Ohio University. He served for six years in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1954 through 1960. Mr. Will had several interests including bible study, flying, fishing, carpentry, and model railroading. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Terri Kowaliw (Michael); sons, David R. Will (Patricia), John B. Will, and Andrew Will (Svetlana); five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy McFarland and survived by his brother, Donald Will. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends! Celebration of Life, condolence services will be held at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 2300 Lytham Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43220 Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. [email protected]. Contributions may be made to Upper Arlington Lutheran Church or American Heart Assoc. - Central Ohio, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. Arrangements completed with the SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Grove City. Online guestbook at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for David Will

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Stephen Neal

October 22, 2020

David was a great mentor for us at CVG in the early 2000's. This morning we were having a quality systems audit review and one of the team members shared a reminder that came up remembering David Will. David was a pioneer to many of the practice we still use today. He mentored, coached, inspired, and loved many of us in the quality and engineering departments, including building our faith in God. 12 years later we still talk about and are thankful for the impact he had in our lives, and are vowing to carry on the legacy he left. We take time also to remember Mary and family in our prayers. God Bless.

The photo below is during one of David's visits to the CVG Chillicothe plant.

Kenny & Rosie Coon

October 31, 2008

Mary Edith and family - We were so sorry to hear of David's passing. You are in our prayers as you go through this very difficult time. Your faith will see you through.

Brian Lawson

October 31, 2008

I haven't seen Dave in several years but I remember him as a kind man and employer. I worked for Dave for a few years at Prairie Industrial. He always had a kind word and a story to tell. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy to his family.

richard wiener

October 29, 2008

MARY AND FAMILY, so sorry to read of davids passing........always enjoyed our greetings and talks at St. paul lutheran.........may the lord bless you and keep you, may the lord make his face shine upon you,...........dave and my barbara are having a little visit in heaven, i know, as i write this........god bless......

Kevin Richards

October 29, 2008

David was a very close friend and business associate. He was dedicated to all that he served, none more than his service to the Lord. Your memory will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Heather Will

October 28, 2008

My grandfather was a wonderful, caring person. My children miss him deeply as do I. I am just grateful that he is no longer in pain and can do more for mankind as the Angel I know he will be.

October 28, 2008

David was a very special person.He probably never knew how much I looked up to him. I am very honored to have known him. I know he will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

Linda & Pat Riggs

October 28, 2008

Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you Mary and your children. Dave was a wonderful man, a dear friend whom I adored and loved and will miss. May God bring you comfort in knowing he is surrounded by his Savior and Angels.

Steve Ryan

October 28, 2008

David was a Christian, a family man and a great friend. He was always there to help someone out, using his experience and knowledge to make life better for those around him. I will miss him, our friendship will be treasured.
My heart goes out to Mary, the love of his life and his sons and daughter, who he was so proud of and talked about often.

Rebecca & Tim Lehnert

October 28, 2008

We send our sincere condolences to the entire Will family. David was a great man, mentor and friend; we will miss him dearly.

Denise Kern

October 28, 2008

Dear Mary and Family, I am very sad to learn of Dave's death.
You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all.
Denise Kern, UALC

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