David W. Gale, age 56, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 10, 2018 at 7:17 a.m.the Liberty Retirement Community, Lima, Ohio.

         He was born on June 19, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Jerry and Bernice (Makeeff) Crisenberry.  His father preceded him in death and his mother Bernice survives in Wisconsin with her husband James Gale.  On August 21, 1999 David married Barbara A. Sullivan and she survives in Ada.

         He is also survived by his son, J.J. Gale Sullivan at home and 3 daughters: Davina (Michael) Ronn of AZ, Gretchen Gale of FL and Tamera Gale of  FL; and  3 sisters, Jackie Gale of WI, Rachel (Jason) Tamborino of WI and Melissa (Les) Jordan of  NE; 5 granddaughters and 1 grandson.

          Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 North Hardin Road, Harrod, Ohio 45850 with Pastor James Gale officiating.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.

          Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at County Line Church of the Brethren, Harrod.

          In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the benevolence of the family c/o Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, P.O.  Box 38, Ada, Ohio 45810