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DERN, David W. born October 14, 1932, died at his home in Springfield, Ohio on February 13, 2014 at the age of 81. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Dern was a proud graduate and avid fan of The Ohio State University. After graduating, he served in the United States Army before taking residence in Springfield, OH. A resident since 1957, Mr. Dern was a proud and active member of the Springfield community. He was a Partner at Sander, Shifman, and Brannick, a Springfield-based public accounting firm, before becoming a Principal at Clark, Schaefer, and Hackett. A strong advocate for community service, he held leadership and board membership roles in the community, including Jaycees, Kiwanis, Northwood Hills Country Club, The Polo Club, the Springfield North High School Boosters and Band Boosters, and as a member of the Friends of the Clark County Public Library. Dave is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean; Jack (brother) and Ruth Dern of Springfield; David Dern (son) of Missouri City, TX; Dennis (son) and Cathy Dern of South Lebanon; Steve (son) and Melissa Dern of Lebanon; and six grandchildren: Kevin, Eric, Brian (Mariah), Haley, Ryan, and Sydney. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014 from 5-8:00 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. A celebration of his life and career will be on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the High Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Allen officiating. Private burial will be in the Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that memorial contributions be made in the name of David W. Dern to either the Kiwanis Foundation - Scholarship Fund or the Clark County Public Library. You may express condolences at www.littletonandrue.com
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Carol Schissler
February 20, 2014
Jean,
My condolences to you and your family for your loss. I worked for Dave at Sander, Shifman, and Brannick and considered him a mentor. He will be missed.
February 19, 2014
Dear Jean, We are sorry to read of your loss of Dave. Our prayers are with you.
Tillie and Bob
Savannah, Ga.
February 18, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family during this difficult time.
Dr. Singh and staff
John Digel
February 18, 2014
Dear Mrs. Dern, David, Dennis and Steven: Being around your family as we grew up together was always wonderful. Mr. Dern will always be remembered by me as someone who always smiled and made me laugh and smile. Your family has been blessed with such a wonderful man. My prayers are with you all.
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Dave Fern
February 18, 2014
Dear Jean,
Chris and I are sending you and your family our deepest sympathy and prayers.
We have had many enjoyable times together over the years at The Polo Club.
Love,
Chris and Linda
Venice, Florida
February 18, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cathy Dooley Halloran
Marie Winebrenner Wiseman
February 17, 2014
Dear Jean and Family,
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and the family at this difficult time. We know David will be greatly missed by all of you and his many friends. May God bless you in the days ahead.
Chuck Dominick
February 17, 2014
Dear Jean and family,
My sincere condolences to all of you.
Dave was a kind, good man. I certainly enjoyed getting to know him during the years that Nancy and I were members of the Polo Club.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Ahmed
February 16, 2014
Memory is a special place in our hearts where we can find comfort in the treasured thoughts of those we hold so dear to us
February 16, 2014
What an awesome man! Loved his family and community. Always made sure he asked about people in our lives too. A true gentleman. He will be missed.
Aaron & Marcia Osmon
February 16, 2014
Dear Jean, we are sad to learn of Dave's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.
February 16, 2014
Dearest Jean, We are sending you our heartfelt prayers. Dave will be truly missed by his family, friends, and the community of Springfield. Much love, Sally and Chris Moore
February 15, 2014
May you be encouraged by God's promise of eternal life.
Paul and Donna Frederick
February 15, 2014
Our sympathies are with you, Jean and family. He will certainly be missed.
Amy Bunger
February 15, 2014
I appreciate the contribution, friendship and espirit de corps with my Mom and Dad, Dick and Jeanie Bunger, whose lives were made better because of him. I'm grateful he had such a special partner with whom to travel through life!
Marilyn Burr
February 15, 2014
To the Dern Family,
I worked with Dave for many years when I worked at Clark County Glass. He was a very caring and patient man. And great to work with, he will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace Dave.
Amy Kepple Strawser
February 15, 2014
Keeping all of you close in thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I will always remember Dave with a smile.
Rachael & Dewey Arnold
February 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
February 14, 2014
Dear Jean and family, so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He was such a fun and interesting person, he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Snyder's
February 14, 2014
Jean, David, Dennis & Steve,
A wonderful & witty man has left us. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our family is so grateful we were able to spend a few hours with him last Thursday afternoon.
Well done, good and faithful servant.....for he has fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith.
The Snyder family
Jim, Janet & Marilyn
February 14, 2014
Dear Jean and Family,
so very sorry to hear the sad news,our thoughts & prayers are of you,Dave & sons,wish we were not so far away at this time.
Leo & Patty Kelly
N.P.R.,Florida
David Dern
February 14, 2014
You will always be remembered as a great husband, a father, and a role model for your kids.
While you were here on this earth, you did good, Dad! REAL GOOD!
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