David Cullen

David Cullen, 75 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following sudden illness.

He was born October 6, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio, and was a graduate of Perkins High School.

David married his wife, Donna, on June 20,1970, and settled in Lorain. They lived there for forty-two years, raising two daughters. He spent many years working in the grocery business as a store manager. Later in life, he became a self-employed, independent snack distributor and continued that business until his retirement. Once retired, he and his wife moved to Amherst and have resided there since. 

David was a family man who cherished holidays and family traditions. He loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren and was so proud of their accomplishments. David was also a man of great faith and enjoyed going to church every Sunday. Known for his sense of humor, he loved to joke and had a knack for giving everyone he met a nickname. He was an avid follower of the stock market and lover of football, music, and watching TV in his favorite recliner. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.  

Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Donna Cullen (nee: Mead); his children, Jennifer Werling (Justin) of Waterville, Ohio and Wendy Steinbrunner (Andrew) of Amherst; his sister,  Sally Cutnaw (Stephen) of Lorain; his brother, Gary Cullen (Samia) of Palo Alto, CA; and his grandchildren, Addison, Avery, Macy, and Ryan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Harriet (nee: Lynn).

Friends may call Friday, June 2, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.   Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 115 Central Drive, Amherst. The Rev. Paul Werner, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.

For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneralhome.com.

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