(Belonged To Delta Fraternal Order Of Eagles)
David Edwin Szmania, age 84, passed away at his Delta home, Saturday evening, October 5, 2024.
He was born in Toledo on December 10, 1939, to the late Frank S. Szmania and Eleanor (Rybarczyk) Szmania.
David worked as a designer in the model shop at Owens Illinois while attending Macomber High School and after graduating went on to serve over 44 years with them before retiring.
During his career time, David managed to attend and graduate from Owens Community College with an associate degree. He enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life.
Some of them included bowling; of which he achieved a perfect 300 game, golfing, manicuring his yard, hunting and growing flowers, herbs and vegetables at his home.
David was also an avid fisherman, often traveling to the lakes of Canada with his friends. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with them, while making lasting memories. David was a member of St. Caspar Catholic Church, Valleywood Golf Club and Delta Fraternal Order of Eagles #2597.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara J. (McQuillin) Szmania; whom he married on March 2, 1984. David is also survived by his step children, Chad (Kristie) Tedrow, Melanie (John) Gilders and Gina (Matt) Anglin; brother, Thomas Szmania; grandchildren, Sidney (Allan) Insco, Jared Gilders and Benjamin Anglin; great grandson, Levi Insco; nieces and nephews, Chris (Greg) Smith, Diane (Steve) Ash, Nancy (Jim) Meinert, Sharon (Rick) Vidovich and Joseph (Pam) Szmania; many great nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Helen Szmania.
Friends and family may visit from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St. Hwy. 109, Delta, Ohio 43515; with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 PM. A funeral service celebrating David’s life will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 11, 2024, also at the funeral home. Fr. Todd Dominique will be officiating. Interment will follow at Winameg Cemetery near Delta.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the St. Caspar Catholic Church, 1205 N. Shoop Ave, Wauseon, Ohio 43567, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or Delta Fire and Rescue, 500 Main St., Delta, Ohio 43515 in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.