David DeRan Obituary

David J. DeRan

David J. DeRan, 77, of Fremont, passed away at 10:31 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at his residence.

David was born Feb. 5, 1946, in Fremont, to Herbert G. and Eula (Baugher) DeRan. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Linda Jean (Sanford) DeRan, for over 57 years.

David's survivors include his wife, Linda; three daughters, Dawn Renee DeRan of Dublin, Michelle Marlene Saltzman of Van Buren, and Melissa Lin (Lisa Hardej-DeRan) DeRan of Brunswick, Maine; nine grandchildren, David Joseph Darr, Leah Michelle (Darr) Rochester, Dominique Renee (Darr) Schonhiutt, Tyler Joseph Saltzman, Mackenzie Renee Saltzman, Cassandra Lin Saltzman, Isabelle Jean DeRan, Logan Francis Hardej, and James Tyler DeRan; three great-grandchildren; sister, Cassandra (Ronald) Molyet of Fremont; and sister-in-law, Barbara DeRan of Findlay.

David was a 1964 graduate of Old Fort High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was a life-time farmer of DeRan Homestead and served six years with the 204th Transportation Unit with the Army Reserves out of Fremont. David also worked for General Electric of Tiffin for 20 years and was the owner of DeRan Supply for 24 years. He was a member of the Old Fort Church.

David was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, James and Thomas DeRan.

Private family services have taken place at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin. Burial will be at Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the P.M. Gilmor Community Park in Fort Seneca or charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.