David Michael Dunlap

David Michael Dunlap obituary, Smith Center, KS

David Michael Dunlap

David Dunlap Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rentschler Family Mortuaries - Rodrick-Minear Lucas Chapel on Feb. 22, 2025.

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David Michael Dunlap, age 47, passed away at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 13, 2025. Born on May 2, 1977 to Joan (Dolloff) and Dennis Dunlap, David grew up and spent his life in the Tulsa area. Following graduation from Jinks High School David joined the work force as a laborer. A man of any talents he worked in a variety of positions including inventory control, construction worker and most recently as a fork lift operator.
David was an animal lover and had a well-developed sense of humor. Survivors include his mother, brother Allen Dunlap of Broken Arrow, OK, Aunts Kay Mettlen, Lucas, KS, Linda Skutnik. Woodbrook, VA, and Gail Shafer, CA, uncles and several cousins.
Preceded in death by his father, grandparents Earl and Mildred Dunlap of Simi Valley, CA, Roy and Lorraine Dolloff of Osborne, KS, Aunts Ann Johnson and Jan Dunlap.
Condolences can be sent to Joan Dunlap, % Lincoln Park Manor, 922 N 5th Street, Lincoln, KS 67455. Memorials may be given to the Lucas Community Church, Lucas Golden Age Center or a charity of the donor's choice.
Cremation has been chosen. Inurnment will be at the Osborne, KS City cemetery at 2:00 PM on March 22, 2025.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Rentschler Family Mortuary.
www.rfmortuaries.com
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