David Stewart Obituary

David A. Stewart

Oct 1, 1942 - Jul 4, 2022

Fremont

David A. Stewart, 79, of Fremont, passed away Monday evening, July 5, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Toledo, and graduated from Woodward High School, Toledo, in 1962. David proudly served in U.S. Air Force and worked for JH Routh Packing Co., for over 20 years. He attended Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and loved gardening, doing crossword puzzles, and fishing. He also enjoyed water skiing and hunting when he was younger.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, LaVetta Ann (Keegan) Stewart, whom he married June 5, 1971; two daughters, Darlene Ouellete and Lydia Ann (James) Churchill; two sons, David Arthur (fiancé Becky Goble) Stewart and Daniel Eli (Magdalena) Stewart; 15 grandchildren, Dakota, Darlene, Abagail, Austin, Jacob, Connor, Tyler, Farrah, Daisy, Maggie, Marie, Daniella, Lincoln, Grant, and Henry; great-grandchildren, Myah, Gunner, Gideon, Beau, and Everly; sister, Suzanne Payment; brother, Arthur Stewart; brother in-law, Leo (Susan) Keegan Jr.; two nieces, Elizabeth (Gregg) Schoppman and Pamela (Joshua) Snyder; and nephew, Leo Keegan III.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Stewart and Ruth Krull.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022, at Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, and from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at 11:30 a.m. Saturday July 9, 2022, at Grace Lutheran Church, 203 S. Washington St., Castalia. Pastor Kathleen Suggitt will officiate.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Foundation, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, and to Disabled American Veterans Charity. Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com.