David J. Culbertson

David J. Culbertson, age 66, of Perrysburg, OH, died peacefully on August 11, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg after a long and courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. He was born on December 11, 1951, in Conneaut, OH to John and Jean (Madden) Culbertson. David attended St. Angela Merici Grade School and Fairview High School where he enjoyed playing baseball and football. Always interested in cars, David rebuilt an MG and proudly drove it for years. David always had a strong work ethic, working as a paperboy, pharmacy stocker and Fairview Park City worker from grade school through his high school years. After graduating from Fairview High School in 1970, David attended Kent State University for a year. In 1971 a once in a lifetime job opportunity became available to him. He started his 40 year career with Goodyear in Akron. He held a variety of positions. Car and truck tire sales, dealership and plant audits and development. Worldwide Goodyear travel took him to China, India, Indonesia, Slovenia, Poland and South America. He visited plants and dealerships in 49 of the 50 states. David enjoyed many things during his life. He was a life-long Cleveland Browns, and Indians fan, cars, reading Tom Clancy, golfing, Fridays at "The Courtyard", dinner with friends and rose gardening. He married Rosalie (Opial) Richards on September 15, 2012.

Surviving is his wife, Rosalie of Perrysburg; sister, Cathy Culbertson of Parma Heights; niece, Katie (Dodd) Bryant of Cleveland and their children, Brigid, Mary, Maggie, Maura, and Patrick; special granddaughter, Evelyn Rolls; and his dear best friend of 60 years, Stuart Buza.

David was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jacalyn Costello and Jean Marie Culbertson.

Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Rd. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 3-8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Rd. in the narthex beginning at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in the church with Rev. Anthony Recker officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Meigs Union Cemetery in Perrysburg. The family would like to thank all of David's caregivers throughout his treatments and final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David's memory may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or All Saints Catholic Church in Rossford.

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 14, 2018.

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Lew Orban

August 13, 2021

So sorry to hear about David. He was a great guy and always a great person and friend. I had the pleasure of play sports with him in high school and he was a rock. After high school I moved away, but from time to time I would see David over the years. He always looked great to me and always had a great attitude. If he was sick few would know it and that is a testament of his strong character. It looks to me like he had a wonderful life and a great family. David was always a great role model for others! Stuart I feel your pain. He will be dearly missed by all!

Greg Prosser

August 17, 2018

Dave, or Goodyear Dave as we (many friends) referred to him at the Courtyard Caf'e was truely a wonderful guy. My heart goes out to Rose, Cathy and his family in this time of loss. He will be missed by all! Greg Prosser

Jeff Weseling

August 16, 2018

A really nice man and a class act. I will miss him. I will keep his family in my prayers

Dave Mikla

August 15, 2018

Dave, we sure hung around a lot in 5th grade. Besides digging a hole in your back yard trying to get to China we did do more sane things. We rode the North Olmsted bus downtown to Gene's fun house and visited your dad at his office. That sure surprised him. You went on vacation and left me in charge of your morning P.D. route. I ran short of papers for customers so I just went home . You sure heard about that when you got back . Your dad got even with me as he brought home a whip and was pretending to snap it across your living room at me sitting on the couch. He actually hit me on the knee cutting through the material. Good times never forgotten ( I think ? ) Rest in peace my friend.

Lew Orban

August 15, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of David.

He was a great guy and his loss will be felt by his entire family and all his friends. David had allot of friends and he was always nice to all those he encountered.

Like others here we all have great memories of David at Fairview Park High School and all the good times we had together.

So sorry for what ever David had to go through with his cancer diagnosis and not one of us have escaped being affected at some point in our lives by a cancer diagnosis for ourselves and/or a family member and/or friend.

David will be missed and I know he is in a better place.

Alice Skulina Primiano

August 15, 2018

The BEST. Someone so special can never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rose, his family, Stu and Jennifer.

John Conway

August 14, 2018

Dave was a true gentleman . I had the honor and pleasure to know Dave back in our high school days and at our careers with Goodyear. Dave was a great person and friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Rosalie prayers and thoughts are with you and Cathy. John Conway

John Conway

August 14, 2018

Mary Sedlacek

August 14, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was one of the good guys and he will be missed.

Robert Spiers

August 14, 2018

Rosalie and Family, I'm sorry to hear about Dave.He was a great friend to me.Always had my back and was uplifting and honest in what he had to say to me. Dave and I attended Fairview Park High School together and had the opportunity and pleasure to be football teamates.Dave was always encouraging me to fight tough and never give up. Dave was a Fighter no matter what he was involved in.Gonna Miss you Big Guy.....

Tom & De Stimson

August 14, 2018

David had such a kind & gentle spirit & such a wonderful smile & laugh,
His Spirit seemed to fill the room

Brian Gabriel

August 14, 2018

My condolences to Rose, Cathy and the rest of the family.
David and I were friends since grade school, we shared thousands of good times and memories, from playground baseball to a month in Rio de Janeiro and everything in between. Dave always had a smile on his face and could be counted on for a joke. He was always available for any adventure I could dream up. He will be missed, bye Dave, see you in heaven.

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