David William Deyling

David William Deyling, 76, of Lodi, went into the White Light Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born June 10, 1947, to the late William and Betty (Blair) Deyling in Medina, Ohio. David graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1965, shortly after joining the United States Navy and serving on both the USS Franklin Roosevelt and the USS Kretchmer. He was a proud Vietnam War Veteran. After returning home, he married his one and only love, Cheryl, and they traveled to Nashville, Tennessee where he went to Diesel School. After completion, he worked at Hissong Kenworth until his dream job came along. He then worked for CSX Transportation, where he worked 30 years before retiring in 2007. He enjoyed his retirement with his family and fixing anything and everything that anyone needed done. He never said no to a project. One of his biggest accomplishments he was proud of was his more than 35 years of sobriety. He helped numerous people in the AA program, as it helped him just as much. Special thanks to his sponsors as well as all of his friends that he made over the years. He is survived by his son, Brett (Maryann) of Lodi; son, Brian of Brunswick; sister, Diane Palker (Richard) of Medina; brother, John of Sullivan; aunts, Carol and Sheila Gibson of Medina; granddaughters, Ashley, Jessica Mccray (Marcus), Brittney, Madison, Nadia; grandsons, Corey (Amanda) and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Brian, Farrah, Annabelle, Kaylee, Kendric, Evalyn, Laila, and Maddox; many nieces and nephews; as well as many other friends and family that he cherished throughout his lifetime. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl and brothers, Duane and Kenneth. A special thank you to Kevin and Kim Winkler who were always there for David and Cheryl. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate his life from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Waite and Sons Funeral Home, 765 North Court Street, Medina, Ohio. A service will follow the gathering time, as well as a short service in Western Reserve National Cemetery. All are welcome to join the family for food and fellowship in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to make donations to Medina SPCA. Online condolence and memories may be made at www.waitefuneralhome.com