David E. Wileman

David E. Wileman, 88, of North Canton, went home to be with the Lord, August 16, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 16, 1937, to the late Lloyd and Ortella (Davy) Wileman.

Dave graduated from Kent State University with his master's degree in mechanical engineering. He then worked at Alliance and Timken High Schools where he taught drafting and design. Dave also worked at the former Stark Technical College, being one of the original professors. He retired from teaching after 20+ years of dedicated service.

Dave was a devoted member of Evermore Community Church where he also married his wife, Mary E. Beachy Sommers Wileman, sharing 21 loving years together.

He loved being involved in the community, volunteering at the Hartville Thrift Store for 15 years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed doing puzzles, games with friends, and never missed an episode of Jeopardy.

Dave and his wife Mary were avid snowbirds for 10 years, staying in sunny Sarasota, Florida for six months where they made many fond memories and friends.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary E. Wileman; children Jenni (David) Dodge, Kathi (John) Doshak, Vicki (Larry) Kurtz, Steve (Anne) Sommers, Diane (Wendell) Sommers, Deb (Steve) Brooker; grandchildren Keith (Lisa) Dodge, Kate Dodge, Shannon (Rick) Miller, Caleb (Megan) Kurtz, Whitney (Bobby) DeVita, Rane (Emily) Sommers, Trey Sommers, Riley Sommers, Chase (Erin) Sommers, Katie (Jared) Camp, Nick Brooker, Paige Sommers, Jed Sommers and Braylan Sommers; great-grandchildren Ian and Emma Dodge, Gideon and Judah Miller, Levi, Emma, Nora and Easton Kurtz, Cohen and Cooper Camp, Nico DeVita and 3 beloved foster great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his first wife Dottie Wileman and his sisters Mae Ellen Giessler, Nancy Ann Giessler and Mary Lou Wileman.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 20th from 5-7 p.m. at Evermore Community Church, 1470 Smith-Kramer St., Hartville, Ohio 44632.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the church with Pastor Butch Nisly officiating. There will be calling hours beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.