ARCANUM -- David Alan Hamlin, age 78, from Arcanum, OH went to be with his Lord & Savior on December 23, 2025.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Mildred (Laufersweiler) Hamlin; brothers, Thomas & Joel Hamlin; sisters, Judy Westerheide & Mary Hamlin. David is survived by his wife, Ardis (Woolard) Hamlin; daughters Choann Radick (Jim), & Angela Meyer (Kevin); grandchildren Jessica Tuttle (Eric), Kevin Telford (Kandice), Adam Trigg-Holdman; sisters Carol Brodbeck & Janet Watson (David); and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.
David was a graduate of Wright State University, and retired from General Motors after 37 years of service. David was an Eagle Scout and dedicated 4H mentor and leader. David enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail, golf, horseback riding & boating.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at the Kreitzer Funeral Home 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church 233 W. 3rd St. Greenville, OH 45331. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery State Route 121 Fort Jefferson, OH 45331.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.Kreitzerfuneralhome.com.
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Chuck Bower
January 1, 2026
David and I made work enjoyable at GM. I have so many great memories of the time we spent together. He was a great friend. Sincerely Chuck Bower
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