Friday, July 6, 2012

David Lee McMaken Sr. (July 5, 2012)

David Lee McMaken Sr., age 77, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 6:05 PM at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, Ohio. He was born on April 18, 1935 in Miami County, Ohio, to the late Millard & Etta (Hennessey) McMaken.

David is survived by his wife, Flora Jane “Tiny” (Todd) McMaken of Versailles, Ohio, whom he married on July 30, 1960; children and their spouses, Linda & Jeff Pitsenbarger of Versailles, LaNell “June” & Matt Holscher of Russia, Ohio, MarNell & Tim Schmiesing of Anna, Ohio, David & Shirley McMaken Jr. of Versailles, Kevin & Ann McMaken of Piqua, Ohio, Nathan McMaken of Russia, Ohio, Shawn McMaken of Maria Stein, Ohio, and Melissa & Aaron Seger of Russia, Ohio; grandchildren, Kami (Josh) Schmitmeyer, Kyle Pitsenbarger, Kara Pitsenbarger, Jason Holscher, Justin Holscher, Jordan Holscher, Amber Holscher, Kecia (Kent) Flaute, Dustin (Jess) Schmiesing, Aaron Schmiesing, Crystal Schmiesing, Ryan (Leah) McMaken, Brittany McMaken, Stephanie McMaken, Bridget McMaken, Miranda McMaken, Tyler McMaken, Mitchell McMaken, Bradley McMaken, Alex Seger, Ajay Seger, Max Seger and Gabriell Seger; 8 great grandchildren; and sister in law, Alice McMaken of Springfield, Ohio.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Bernard McMaken.

David worked at Superior in Russia, and Argosy in Versailles as well as a salesman for Fuller Brush. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church. Loved gardening, cutting wood, and was an avid Buckeyes, Florida Gators, and Kentucky Wildcats fan.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 8, 2012 from 2-8 PM as well as on Monday morning from 9-10 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolence for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com