David Arthur Burch

David Arthur Burch (David Junior), 57, born 4/5/67 (unique birthday!) in Ashtabula passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic.
His survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Rachel (Emery) Burch, whom he married October 9, 1999; four children, Kayla (Korey) Avalos of Elyria, Matthew Burch of Campbell, and David Alex Burch and Aidan Riley Burch, both of Ashtabula; two grandchildren, Natalina and Jaxon; his parents, David Allen and Rebecca Ann Burch; one brother, Daryl (Sonja) Burch of Napa, CA; one sister, Kimberly (Tim) Hamilton of Geneva; nieces, Ali and Mackenzie Hamilton; nephews, Spencer and Sidney; aunt, Mrs. Patricia Cole of Conneaut; uncle, Cleve (Pam) Parrish of Tuscon, AZ; and many cousins.
David was a 1985 graduate of Harbor High School and was a certified welder for Ayrshire. He worked for both Saybrook and Ashtabula Township Fire Departments, Doug Ambulance in Geneva, and was last employed for 26 years with LinCare/Health Care Solutions as a center manager before he retired due to health reasons.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion where he served as Commander. In his younger years, he played baseball for the Saybrook Boys Baseball League and wrestled for Columbus Junior High. He grew up attending Ashtabula First Church of the Nazarene (now The Ridge), and enjoyed fishing, grilling, cooking, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He served as assistant football coach for David and Aidan for the Buckeye Community Football League. Although he was not a veteran, he was incredibly proud of his father's service to his country and supported many veterans causes as an active member of the American Legion, Dewey Howlett Post #103.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Barney and Ann Parrish; his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Genevieve Anttila; and his aunt Susan Gogul.
A Time of Sharing will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the American Legion, Dewey Howlett Post #103, 1804 West 19th Street, Ashtabula led by Rev. Vernon Palo, Pastor of Saybrook Methodist Church, followed by a Celebration of Life Gathering from 3-6 PM.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in his name to H2O Missions, Inc., 184 E Walnut Street, Jefferson, OH, 44047 who provided an amazing wheelchair ramp for him, American Legion Dewey Howlett Post #103 Honor Guard, or Wounded Warriors In Action.
Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, are handling arrangements. Online condolences and obituary at www.ducro.com