David Charles Harkelroad

April 5, 1943 - November 2, 2018

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David Charles Harkelroad April 5, 1943-November 2, 2018 David Charles Harkelroad, 75, residing in Sandusky passed away Friday November 2, 2018 at Stein Hospice following a brief illness. David was born April 5, 1943 in Sandusky to the late Norbert I. Harkelroad and Helen M. (Fritz) Harkelroad. David started, owned and operated several businesses throughout his life in Sandusky and the surrounding areas. The majority are still successful businesses today; Pizza House East, Pizza House West and Cobb's Drive-In to name a few. Also, he had a passion for helping others start their own businesses and pass on his knowledge to them. He enjoyed fishing, baking, his pets, and watching his grandkids participate in their school events. David was an Army Veteran, member of the Amvets and member of Faith Memorial Church. He was a devoted Christian, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. David is survived by his fiancé, Lori Mathews; his children, Gwen Harkelroad (Chris Charles), Chad Harkelroad both of Sandusky; four grandchildren, Mayson, Sam, Josh and William Harkelroad; two brothers, Don Harkelroad of Bellevue, Gene Harkelroad (Leslie) of Sandusky, and several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Including his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Charlette Harkelroad, and his sisters, Geraldine (Norman) Woodin and Marilyn Harkelroad. Family and friends may call on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 5pm until time of Memorial Services at 6:30pm in the Faith Memorial Church 1320 E Strub Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870. Pastor Ken Hiser will officiate. Groff Funeral Home and Crematory in Sandusky are handling the arrangements for the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, if desired may be made to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 and Faith Memorial Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870.

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April 5, 1943 - November 2, 2018

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David Charles Harkelroad
April 5, 1943-November 2, 2018

David Charles Harkelroad, 75, residing in Sandusky passed away Friday November 2, 2018 at Stein Hospice following a brief illness.

David was born April 5, 1943 in Sandusky to the late Norbert I. Harkelroad and Helen M. (Fritz) Harkelroad.

David started, owned and operated several businesses throughout his life in Sandusky and the surrounding areas. The majority are still successful businesses today; Pizza House East, Pizza House West and Cobb's Drive-In to name a few. Also, he had a passion for helping others start their own businesses and pass on his knowledge to them. He enjoyed fishing, baking, his pets, and watching his grandkids participate in their school events. David was an Army Veteran, member of the Amvets and member of Faith Memorial Church. He was a devoted Christian, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend.

David is survived by his fiancé, Lori Mathews; his children, Gwen Harkelroad (Chris Charles), Chad Harkelroad both of Sandusky; four grandchildren, Mayson, Sam, Josh and William Harkelroad; two brothers, Don Harkelroad of Bellevue, Gene Harkelroad (Leslie) of Sandusky, and several nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Including his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Charlette Harkelroad, and his sisters, Geraldine (Norman) Woodin and Marilyn Harkelroad.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 5pm until time of Memorial Services at 6:30pm in the Faith Memorial Church 1320 E Strub Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870. Pastor Ken Hiser will officiate. Groff Funeral Home and Crematory in Sandusky are handling the arrangements for the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, if desired may be made to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 and Faith Memorial Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870.

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