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Highly intelligent and possessing a strong work ethic, Dave had a long, successful career in information services. He worked for 14 years with GATX where he was the Director of Management Information Services, and he later retired from Penske (the former Rollins Co.) in 1997 after 13 years of service as the Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Services.
In his free time, Dave enjoyed playing golf, riding his bike, taking long walks, watching sports and boating. His greatest joy was sharing time with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren. Above all, Dave will be remembered as the guy who always had something to say, whether it be a story of a real-life experience with a nugget of wisdom or a quick-witted joke that made everyone in the room chuckle. He will also be remembered for his sound financial advice, as he was known as the "go-to" guy for such things, and for his thriftiness that made him fix things around the house.
Dave married Sherry L. (Blanchard) Riffer on June 3, 1958, and they shared 66 wonderful years together. She lovingly survives him along with their two children, David (Eileen) Riffer and Kathy Coykendall; five grandchildren, Alexis, Austin and Alyse Riffer, Oz Kujawa (Lukin) and Nicole Leu (Brandon); and great grandson, Ryder Leu. His brother, William Riffer, also preceded him in death.
Family and friends are invited to honor Dave's life on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, Oh 43551. Dave will be privately laid to rest in Youngstown, Ohio.
Contributions in Dave's name, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
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Kathy
July 22, 2024
Happy Heavenly birthday dad I'm so thankful and Blessed to have you for my dad as long as I did. There's so many memories and fun times we've shared but some of my favorites are watching Steelers games together, or talking/texting on the phone long distance giving each other updates. You were always my go to for advice and I'll cherish all the memories of our yearly vacations Thank you for passing down your goofy sense of humor to me! I loved listening to your silly jokes, even if I heard them 10 other times. Thank you also for being so active in your grandchildrens ( my kid's) and Ryders lives. I thank God I was able to see you before you went home to be with Jesus! I'll miss and love you forever Sukiamisue....your daughter, Kathy
Sandra Riffer Porterfield
July 14, 2024
Sandra Riffer Porterfield My cousin David will always be remembered as someone with a smile and a good word. We didn't see David and Sherry often as we were seperated by quite a distance but when we did it was always an uplifting expirence. He will be missed. Our hearts go out to Sherry and her family. Sandy and Don Porterfield
Kathy Greene
July 13, 2024
Even though I didn´t see David or Sherry often at church when I did I enjoyed both of them very much. David always made me smile. I will miss sitting with David for our various dinners and hope to see Sherry more. My thoughts and prayers are with Sherry and the family. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Watts
July 12, 2024
David, you were remembered by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Maumee, Ohio on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
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Brett Spratley
July 12, 2024
Dear Riffer family,
Gina and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Uncle David left us with lasting memories of kindness and gentleness. Our fondest memories included our time shared at Fran Riffers during family gatherings. Uncle David will be deeply missed yet remember forever.
With Sympathy,
Brett and Gina Spratley
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