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David Renicker Obituary
87, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a recent period of declining health. A son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Shaw) Renicker, David was born March 20, 1930 at Uhrichsville, Ohio. David graduated from Midvale High School in 1949. He then entered the United States Air Force honorably serving his country from 1949 to 1952. On July 3, 1954, he married the love of his life, the former Carolyn Meyer and together the couple raised four children, Carol, Richard, Terry and Sharon. David was retired from General Electric at Dover where he worked for over 34 years. He attended the New Philadelphia Church of the Nazarene and he enjoyed gardening and completing puzzles. Most of all, David cherished the time spent with his great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Renicker; his children, Carol (Tom) Pfalzgraf of Massillon, Richard (Laura) Renicker of Williston, N.D., and Sharon (Jamie) Walters of Dover; a daughter-in-law, Pam Renicker of New Philadelphia; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Terry; a sister, Ruth Wall and two brothers, Alden "Jack" Renicker and Harry Renicker.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia and again one hour prior to the service on Friday. A funeral service celebrating David's life will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Kevin D'Ettorre officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. Following the committal service a luncheon will be held at the New Philadelphia Church of the Nazarene. Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of David by visiting the funeral home website, www.geibcares.com. Contributions may be made in David's memory to the American Heart Association, Great Rivers Affiliate, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.
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Joe & Pat Comanitz
October 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Karen and Doug Horning
October 4, 2017
We will always be grateful for everything Dave and Carolyn did to take care of mom. Dave was a blessing to us. We will miss the interesting conversations we have had with him. May God grant the family peace and strength to get through the coming days.
Delilah Wenger Ryan
October 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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