David K. Gilles

February 12, 1943 - June 13, 2023

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St. Rose Catholic Church

Wednesday 6/21, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

St. Rose Catholic Church

Wednesday 6/21, 12:00 pm

Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel

Wednesday 6/21, 1:30 pm

David K. Gilles age 80, of Lima passed away 1:44 a.m., Tuesday at St. Rita’s. He was born Feb. 12, 1943 in Lima to the late George Anthony and L. Lucille Rose (Welter) Gilles. He married Linda L. Selby April 14, 1990 and she preceded him in death Nov. 30, 2019.

David enjoyed boating, fishing and supporting his grandchildren in their sports. He was an Ohio State Fan and a Cleveland Indians fan.

Survivors include children Matt (Teri) Gilles of Lima, Heather (Tim) Holly of Lima and stepchildren: Steve Richardson of Lima, Ken (Kelly) Richardson of Knoxville, TN and Laura (Greg) Smith of Knoxville, TN; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; siblings: Carol Gillotti of Dayton, Judy Nussbaum of Kalida, Kathy (Joe Degens) Gilles of St. Clair Shores, MI and Greg (Diane) Gilles of Delphos and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his favorite companions Trucker and Jake and brothers-in-law Fred Gillotti and Jim Nussbaum.

Family will receive friends 10 to 12 at St. Rose Catholic Church Wednesday, June 21 with Father David Ross officiating the mass at noon. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites being provided by V. F. W. Post 1275. Live streaming is available at stroselimaohio.org

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Deb’s Dogs 1560 Wonderlick Road Lima, OH 45805 and online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com

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Remember David and his family well. They were our good neighbors on Leland Ave. Dislike losing folks even at our advanced ages. Sincerely, John D. Keller

So sorry for your loss Heather, Matt, and family. Uncle Dave always had a larger than life presence, from those early days with the perfect "Donald Duck" impressions, to the extra firm handshakes, to the annual Ohio State vs. Michigan victory or defeat speeches with his standing rivalry/bet with Kathy that made those Thanksgiving or Christmas parties all the more lively. He also always showed up and never complained about helping. One memory stands out among the others when he used math/geometry in the field to check walls/floor of "the shed" kit that I was attempting to build but was clearly in over my head. Dave salvaged my efforts and got things back on track and threw out some pearls like "...didn't they teach you this stuff in Math school.." Loved that! He also had his peculiarities for sure...I've never seen someone get so excited about the beef tongue that Mom would save for him from the side of beef that we would get from the Delphos meat locker...His will surely be missed!

May it grow tall and give shade and comfort to all.

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I will cherish and remember trying to eat Dave's chili, the OSU vs UM bets, but, most especially his phone sign off, "Thanks for the jingle, sis". Forever peace and joy.

I met Dave just one time, at my sister, Phyllis Walter Wagner’s wake. He was such an enjoyable person, I couldn’t help remembering him. My condolence to Judy And Carol and your entire family, at the loss of such a nice brother.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.