David Lynn Hulvey, 68, of Ossian, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home.
Dave was born on Christmas, Dec. 25, 1953, in Fort Wayne, to Richard and Avis (Baumgartner) Hulvey.
Dave was a 1972 graduate of Norwell High School and a member of the National Air Guard from 1972 to 1978. He worked at Tuthill Transfer Systems in Fort Wayne for 47 years until he retired in 2020.
Dave was also a life-long farmer with his father and brother, which he greatly enjoyed.
Dave was a member of the Ossian Church of the Nazarene where he was a Sunday School teacher and served on the church board for many years.
Dave married Tami Fiechter on June 30, 2012, in Bluffton; she survives. He is also survived by his brother Jerry Hulvey of Ossian; and two sisters, Marilyn (Jack) Gibbs of South Bend and Janice (Jerry) Roop of Ossian. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Andy (Heather) Gibbs, Kristi (Mike) Bishop, Joel Gibbs, Scott (Emily) Roop, Kim Roop, and Sharmin (Nick) Hutto; along with 14 great nieces and nephews, and several great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Richard in 2018, and his mother Avis in 2021.
Dave was a quiet man of integrity who measured his words carefully. He maintained a positive attitude through both of his cancer journeys.
Visitation will be held from 2 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, 3220 E. State Rd. 124 in Bluffton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 11, at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene, 302 N. Metts St. in Ossian, with visitation one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Pastor Travis Tackett will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Ossian.
Memorial gifts in Dave’s memory may be made to the Ossian Church of the Nazarene or Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.goodwincaleharnish.com.