Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
BORN
1945
DIED
2016
David Stake Obituary
MANSFIELD: David "Dave" P. Stake, 70, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Sprang) Stake on November 13, 1945 in Ashland, Ohio.
Dave grew up in Mansfield where he graduated from Mansfield Sr. High in 1963. After graduating he went to work at Mansfield Tire and later worked for Peabody Barnes where he retired in 2009 as an engineer. Dave was a member of the Elks, where he served as treasurer.
Dave was a devoted Christian. He was caring, compassionate and always put everyone before himself. He absolutely loved sports. Dave followed all the teams in Ohio. He also enjoyed golf, bowling, and softball.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Sherry (Zellner) Stake, whom he married on August 2, 1975; brother, Ron (Carol) Stake; sister, Janice Markel; sister-in-law, Mary Stake; numerous nieces and nephews; uncle, Bernard Sprang.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Les Stake.
Visitation for Dave will be held Friday, August 5, 2016 from 5:00- 8:00 pm at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St. The services will be Saturday August 6, 2016 at 10:00 am also at the Diamond Street Home. Burial will follow at Mansfield Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Laura and Marc Wesserling
August 5, 2016
Sunday afternoons will never be the same for us. We will miss Dave very much. He was a wise man with a kind heart and quiet strength who earned our respect.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
98 S Diamond St, Mansfield, OH 44902
Make a Donation
in David Stake's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor David Stake's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
