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David H. Apling, age 73, of Adrian, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Cambrian Assisted Living.
He was born April 30, 1941, in Port Clinton, Ohio to Loyd and Margaret (Newbury) Apling. After graduating from Whitmer High School, he went to the University of Toledo on a wrestling scholarship where he earned a bachelor's degree in business.
On November 23, 1963, Dave married his high school sweetheart, Donna Patrick, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Toledo, and she survives.
Dave's career began in sales of pharmaceuticals, dental equipment and imaging medical equipment. After many successful years, he chose to leave behind wearing a suit and tie and being away from his family in favor of Sperry's and time on the water. In February of 1983 he, along with his wife, Donna, opened Devil's Lake Water Sports. Devil's Lake Water Sports has grown, changed locations and now has the third generation involved in the business. Dave loved boating and pioneered an endurance pontoon boat trip on the Great Circle Waterway around Northern Michigan to Marco Island, Florida where he and Donna enjoyed many winters.
In addition to Donna, his wife of 51 years, he is survived by their sons, Michael (Elizabeth) and Patrick (Laurie) Apling, both of Hudson; three grandchildren, Andrew (Jade Huffman) Apling, Katie and Thomas Apling, and siblings, Dan (Deanna) Apling of Columbus, Ohio and Manna Lou (Robert) Bruckner of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services for Dave will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in memory of Dave may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at:
WagleyFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for David Apling
Paul
June 25, 2024
Sharon Zink
December 23, 2014
December 23, 3014
My condolences go out to all the Apling & Bower families for your recent loss. God Bless you. Sharon Zink
Ken & Sally Griffis
December 22, 2014
We are sorry for your loss, our prayers are with your family.
Oak Kirn
December 20, 2014
So sorry to learn of the loss of Dave. Prayers are with you, Donna and Appling family. Oak
December 19, 2014
To the Appling family -- my condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow. Sharon Zink
Larry/Mary Gomoll
December 18, 2014
To the Apling Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a great person to know! He will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
Gary Youssef
December 16, 2014
Dear Apling Family,
Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael & Jane Thayer
December 16, 2014
So sorry for your families loss. Dave will be missed
Donna Kohli
December 16, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 16, 2014
Donna Bob and I were so sorry to read about Dave's passing. What a unique personality he had. So glad the two of you could visit us at the lake last summer.We will truly miss him. I feel his presence will always be felt on Devils Lake. Sincerely Donna and Bob Kohli
Sally Collins
December 16, 2014
Loyd and Margaret lived across the street where I grew up (Pershing at Bales). We visited and purchased many things from Devil's Lake Water Sports and years ago I was surprised to learn David owned it. He was kind and helpful in everything he did. God's blessing to this family.
December 16, 2014
our family went to our saviour with the your family. we also were classmates at whitmer. we are all so sad to hear of davids passing. to have a family member pass at this time of the year is especially difficult. my the lord bless and keep you all in his care. virginia scofield schumacher and donna scofield besly
Burkhart
December 16, 2014
Dear Pat and family. We are sorry to see the passing of a man who brought so much joy to water lovers all across this region. May he enjoy calm waters and sun. Greg and Michelle Burkhart, Berkey, OH
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