David Barhorst

David F. Barhorst, 67, of Lakeview, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on December 29, 1948 in Sidney, Ohio, a son of the late Fred and Rosella “Sally” (Platfoot) Barhorst-Ware. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Susan Barhorst; and two brothers, Russell and Dale Barhorst.

On March 29, 1969 in McCartyville, he married the former Bonnie Snider and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Leslie (Johnrobert) Teets of Lakeview; two sons, Eric (Marcie) Barhorst of Lakeview and Cedric (Michele) Barhorst of Waynesfield; nine grandchildren, Lauren & Alex Barhorst, Triston Teets, Jordan Barhorst, Donte, Dawson, Julianna, Drake and Josselynne Carmen and one great-granddaughter; his brother, Jack (Beth) Barhorst of Maplewood; step-brother, Jerry Ware and a step-sister, Janice (Jack) Richardson, both of Jackson Center.

David had worked as a farmer, barber, truck driver and was the former owner of J.C. Inn in Jackson Center. He served in the Air Force reserve and was a member of the Highland American Legion Post 0446, Anna, the Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39, Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533 and Eagles Lodge #3615 all of Lakeview. David was also involved with the Anna Fire and Rescue for 12 years.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be held at the Highland American Legion Post 0446, 14900 County Road 25A, Anna, Ohio 45302 on Saturday, September 3, 2016 between 2 and 6 p.m. A short ceremony will be performed by the Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post #39 of Lakeview.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Jackson Center.

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