David Allen Deal, 86, passed into the arms of Jesus on February 3, 2022. He was born to Zylpha and Grover Deal on July 9, 1935. He grew up in several areas of Toledo but graduated from Libbey High school in 1953. He was a man of long standing commitments. He was hired in at Bostwick-Braun Company out of high school and remained there for 46 years. He started in the warehouse and moved up to a Sales Manager and then District Manager. At the same time he joined Bostwick-Braun, he joined the Naval Reserve at the age of 17, and remained in the Reserve for 33 years. He was a Barbershop singer with the Maumee Valley Chorus and the Stateline Chorus. He was a 50 plus year member of SPEBSQSA. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing throughout his life. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where he met his wife of 66 years, Helen (Sterling) Deal. After retirement he volunteered at the Toledo Hospital for nearly 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Charlotte Fox, Bernadine Ludwig, and Ruth Krupp; and brother, Vaughn Deal.
He survived by his wife Helen; daughters, Cheri Deal and Vicki (Rob) Holmes; granddaughters, Samantha (Adam) Potter and Emily (Collin) Duffey; great-granddaughters, Wren Potter and Eliza Duffey; and brother, Gary (Kay) Deal.
The family will receive guests Friday, February 11, 2022 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Road (419-392-9500). Funeral Services will begin Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the Promedica Hospice caregivers and staff for their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions to Promedica Hospice or St. Paul's Lutheran Church on 428 N. Erie Toledo, OH 43604.
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