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David Kina Obituary
David John Kina, age 70, of Toledo, passed away at home on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1955, in Toledo, OH, to Richard and Patricia (Bilius) Kina. Dave was a graduate of Central Catholic High School Class of '73 and the University of Toledo where he received his Bachelors of Elementary Education with a concentration in mathematics. He began his 42-year teaching career in 1977 at Pike Delta York Middle School where he taught 6th grade students math, social studies, science, reading, spelling and health. He coached bowling and baseball and served as game announcer for all the High School baseball games. Dave served on or led many school programs throughout his career including the National Geography Bee, Summer Migrant School, At Risk Program, County Spelling Bee, and 6th grade outdoor program. He was a member of the County Curriculum Committee and P-D-Y Textbook Committee. He also served as a 6th grade team leader, lunchtime tutor, mentor, and bus monitor. Dave was one of the more popular teachers in the Delta school district, a teacher with genuine respect, admiration and love for all his students, and a leader and mentor for his peers.
Dave was an avid sportsman, playing softball into his 50's. He worked at university lanes for 15 years. He also loved the outdoors, working in his garden, and traveling with his family to Canada for special time together. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Dave is survived by his wife of 35 years, Melissa (Kolasinski) Kina; mother, Patricia Kina; children, Maryellen Kina, Michael Kina, and Luke (Rhonda Cook) Pierce; sister, Sally (Richard) Ruhnau; brother, Tom (Kelly) Kina; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; son, Timothy Alan Kina; and brother, Joe Kina.
Visitation will be Friday, July 11, from 2-8 p.m., at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd., with a scripture service at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 6149 Hill Ave., Toledo, preceded by visitation at the church, from 9-10 a.m. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences can be shared at www.sujkowski.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rick Jagodzinski
July 12, 2025
To Mrs.Dave Kina, bowled with Dave through HS,with DaveMate, JohnNowicki and JaySamelak
Beth Mohler
July 12, 2025
Kelly, May you and your family have comfort with fond memories of your father-in-law.
Bill Sulewski
July 12, 2025
My deepest sympathies to the family, I went to high school with Dave and remember him well. Class of 1973
Ken & MaryLou Lubinski
July 11, 2025
Enjoyed all our softball activities,practice, games,and especially after game celebrations. Good times at olol festivals. M.L. and I enjoyed the neighborly chats.
Dave Barciz
July 10, 2025
Dear Kina family,
Dave was such a wonderful guy and did so much to uplift others. He will always be remembered with the highest of regards. I am sorry for your loss and know that you are in my prayers.
sincerely,
Dave
Floyd Zitzman
July 10, 2025
Melissa and family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn Dave´s passing yet celebrate his life and loves. May the prayer of family and friends bring you comfort and peace.
Floyd Zitzman
Lori Demaline
July 9, 2025
Dear Kina family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved. Mr.Kina, was my 6th grade teacher at P-D-Y (York) elementary back in the early 80´s, and will forever be remembered as my "favorite teacher." As a child, I recall being scared about having a "male" teacher for the first time, but he literally made going to class and learning (yes, even math) interesting, fun. In between our lessons, he would play his favorite Beatles music (against our will at times) and point to me singing and laughing, loudly..."GET BACK LORRETTA! That summer, he even took the time to write me a letter wishing me luck in junior high school, encouraging me in my studies, reminding me to have fun in life and to keep going. I will forever hold fond memories of "my favorite teacher" in my heart, and consider myself a better person for having known him. He was a good man with a kind soul, and may he rest in eternal peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ until we meet again.
A former student,
Lori (Creps) Demaline
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