David Kiesel Obituary

David B. Kiesel

David B. Kiesel, 79, of Attica, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

David was born Feb. 3, 1945, in Tiffin, to Fred and Betty (Haudenshild) Kiesel. He married Terry L. (Felter) on Sept. 11, 1998, in Issaquah, Washington, and she survives in Attica.

David's other survivors include two daughters, Sue (John) Fuller of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Karla (Chad) Raymond of Attica; two stepsons, Troy (Laura) Felter of Tiffin and Col. Trevor (Jessica) Felter of Norfolk, Virginia; nine grandchildren, Aaron (Alexus) Fuller, Alijah Fuller, David (Ashley) Raymond, Joshua Raymond, Baily Felter, Ashley Felter, Zarek Felter, Anthony Felter, and LilyAnn Felter; two great-grandchildren, Timothy Fuller and Liam Raymond; brother, Tom Kiesel of Fostoria; three sisters, Sharon Lynch of Tiffin, Kate Weaver of Tiffin, and Linda Hayman of Republic; and beloved cat, Paisley.

David was a retired Senior Project Mechanical Engineer with American Standard. He also worked for Pettibone as a Construction Crane Designer. David was an esteemed Mechanical Engineer with multiple awards and certificates and also earned employee of the year during his working career. He graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1965. In 1972, he earned his degree in Machine Drafting from Chicago Technical College. In 1979, he continued his education by earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Terra Technical College and in 1990, he earned his World Class Quality Control of Manufacturing from JIT Institute of Technology and was a member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

David served in U.S. Army during Vietnam from October 12, 1966 until October 11, 1968. He enjoyed designing with Auto Cad, model airplanes, wood working, spending time with his family, traveling to New Market, VA and the Appalachians, quilting, Amish country trips, sports cars and car shows along with sitting at the lake watching the boats go by.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Don, Jerry, and Jimmy Kiesel; and five sisters, June Nycum, Marilyn "MiMi" Foos, Carol Springer, Judy Hoker, and Terry Cramer.

David's funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin. Visitation for family and friends will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be at Attica Venice Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Attica Food Pantry or Seneca County Humane Society.

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