Birth date: Jan 25, 1950 Death date: Nov 17, 2022
David H. Martin, age 72, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at his home. He was born in Lakewood and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 30 years, moving from Elyria. David served in Read Obituary
Dave and I were best pals from 5th grade on. He went to the Marine Corp./Nam in high school. Plenty of adventures and fights in school and Dave won all of his. Didn’t see much of each other for years and Marianne reconnected us a few months ago. I’ll miss you pal. Bill Hughes
In my 85 years of life I have never seen anyone fight as hard as Dave to stay in this world to enjoy his loved ones. He had more guts than anyone I've had the pleasure to know. I thank him for his service to our country. He often told me he had lived a good life: served his country, married a wonderful woman, raised great kids and got to see his three beloved grand children. He was a proud man, a private person. Dave kept his sorrows to himself yet shared his joys with everyone around him. I enjoyed our talks about hunting and fishing and the world at large. Dave spoke his mind which is a quality I admired. He would want us all to pay kindness forward. So in his memory go forth in this world with love and kindness until you see Dave again. He is at peace with God. Sincerely, Darrell Lombardi
I am thankful today for all the years of laughter my brother in law Dave gave me. We argued for the fun of it and hugged due to love. Dave was always there for anyone who needed him. I spent a lot of time with him at the marine bases and hunting. Family meant everything to Dave. I am sure he is beside us with a hand on our shoulder telling us to "shake it off". We will see him again but until then treasure the memories as he would want us to. Rest in peace. Dave, I love you and God has you peacefully in his hands. Karen Sue
