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David Unkefer Obituary
He was born June 3, 1946 in Alliance to Charles and Marjorie (Oyster) Unkefer. He graduated from Marlington High School in 1964 and DeVry Tech in Chicago in 1967. David worked 33 years at Lockheed Martin (formerly Loral and Goodyear Aerospace). David was a proud member of T.O.P.S. #OH1632 in Marlboro. He spent the last 11 years traveling around the United States in a motor home with his wife and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Anita and Tom Pontius.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Janet Legros. David is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sharon Arlene Unkefer; two daughters, Lora (Steve) Cassetty of Suffield, Linda (Del) Vannatter of Marlboro; son, Wayne Unkefer and girlfriend Melissa Friez; eight grandchildren, Hannah Nicole, Adam and John Cassetty, Austin and David Unkefer, Tyler, Aaron Jacob and Kalynn Vannatter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry Legros, Tom and Anita Pontius, Larry and Charlene Straight, Leila and Butch Nemet; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home in Hartville. Funeral Service will be Friday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at New Baltimore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hartville Church of Christ or Summa Hospice. (Arnold-Hartville 330-877-9364 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com
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Wayne Unkefer
July 12, 2020
Wayne Unkefer
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Sharon Unkefer
November 16, 2011
More days have passed & I still miss you more & more. I'm waiting for it to get easier, but it hasn't yet. We had 46 yrs. together, but that wasn't enough. It will be so hard to be in Fla. this year, but I will do it. Love you tonight & always. Sharon
Lin Vannatter
August 15, 2011
Miss You So Very Much. Some days harder than others. Today really hard thinking of you.. life is so unfair at times :/
August 12, 2011
Dad passed away a month ago today. It still doesn't seem possible. Keep thinking I'll wake up from this dream. Miss you so much Dad. Lora Lynn
Brian Roberts
August 10, 2011
You will be missed very much by everyone that has known how wonderful you are. A person could not of had a better friend, nor could I have grown up knowing a better neighbor. I will never forget the impact you have made in my life. God Bless !!!
Sharon
August 9, 2011
Honey I love you yesterday, today & forever. Missing you again, each & every night. Till we meet again.
Forever in our hearts!
Tyler & Aaron Vannatter
August 7, 2011
Miss you Grandpa!
Lin Vannatter
July 31, 2011
Love you mostest always & forever!
Melissa Friez
July 30, 2011
I miss you so very much Dave. I think about you each and every day . I know you are in a better place watching us from above. I love you lots and lots.
July 24, 2011
Miss you and think about you everyday dad . Until we meet again.Lora Lynn(Suffield ,Ohio)
Lin Vannatter
July 22, 2011
Missed you a lot today dad. I know you are in a better place but I am missing you a lot back here.
Danielle Shepherd
July 22, 2011
We love you all and miss you Uncle Dave. Everyone is in my prayers...
Larry Straight
July 18, 2011
Keeping you all in my prayers
Sharon (Bailey) Swindell
July 18, 2011
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
wayne Unkefer
July 18, 2011
I am missing you Dad. I know you are looking down on us from Heaven , knowing we will be ok ! We will take care of each other! "till we meet again!" love you Dad!
Lin Vannatter
July 18, 2011
Forever in our hearts!!!!
Florida (February 2011)
Lin Vannatter
July 18, 2011
Laurie Hart
July 17, 2011
I am thinking of and praying for your beautiful family! I am so very sorry for your loss.
Much Love,
Laurie Hart & Family
melissa & frank hutchins
July 16, 2011
our prayers are with you during this sad time.
Holly Summers
July 14, 2011
Wayne, Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this sad time. Please let me know if I can do anything. Even if you just need to talk. Peace and Love always
July 14, 2011
"You are all in our prayers. We were so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. God Bless" Nancy & Michael Semon (Charlotte, NC)
Von Brown
July 13, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Dave for many years at Lockheed Martin. He was such a nice man who loved his family.
Phil Quinn
July 13, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with this sad time. Take comfort in the time you shared together and knowing that he is truely at peace.
Dyer/Simmons Family
July 13, 2011
Thinking of all of you during this sad time. Our hearts and prayers going out to your whole family.
Rosie & Paul Vadasz
July 13, 2011
Lora,Steve,and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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