David K. "Dave" Dafforn

1938 - 2016

David K. "Dave" Dafforn obituary, 1938-2016

BORN

1938

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home

120 West Mill Street

Ossian, Indiana

David Dafforn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 11, 2016.

David K. "Dave" Dafforn, 77, of Ossian passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born on December 4, 1938 in Wells County to the late Dwight E. "Duke" and R. Bernice (Snyder) Dafforn. He served in the Indiana Air National Guard. He retired as a purchasing manager from Fruehauf Corporation in 1993 after 26 years of service. He also worked as a steel salesman at Midwest Roll Forming and Manufacturing. He was a long time member of Purchasing Manager Association. Surviving family include his wife, Nila; children, Jeoff (Melissa) Dafforn, Brian (Wendy) Dafforn, Tim Dafforn, Michelle (Mark) Davis, Mindy (Kevin) Skidmore; 21 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and brother, Robert Dafforn. Funeral service will be 10:30am on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Hope Missionary Church, 429 E. Dustman Rd., Bluffton, IN with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Elzey Patterson Rodak Fuenral Home, 120 W. Mill St., Ossian, IN. Burial will be in Mossburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Alzheimer's Association.

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March 25, 2016

Mary Payne

Nila, I just heard of Dave's passing today. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 18, 2016

Karan Clark

Nila, Sorry to hear about Dave's passing. May you feel the comfort of the Lord during this time.

March 17, 2016

Marilyn Brandt

Just heard the news of Dave's passing. So sorry we can't be there in person to give you a hug, but just know we are keeping you in thought and prayer. Here's to you dear one for your steadfast love and devotion to Dave. God bless you.

March 16, 2016

Rose Mary Elzey

Nila, Will never forget going to the cat shows together and the ONE stormy camping trip. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your great family.

March 15, 2016

Mindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you say goodbye to your Dad!
Julie Holte

March 14, 2016

Nila, Joe and I want to give you our sympathy for Dave's passing. He is finally whole and at peace. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. We are in Florida and won't be able to pay our respects but you will be in our thoughts. Joe and Marcia Watkins

March 14, 2016

larry taylor

I remember great days at the duke and Bernice home when the grandchildren visited a lovely family Dave was. A wonderful. Father

March 14, 2016

larry taylor

Praying for your family

March 13, 2016

Karen Freck Lynne Freck Huffman & Family

Nila, Condolences to the family.

Karen Freck & Lynne Freck Huffman and family

March 13, 2016

Tim, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. - Rosemary Page

March 13, 2016

Keith & Gerri Brown

Nila, with deepest sympathy in your loss. May God be with you and your family in the days ahead giving you strength and comfort.

March 12, 2016

Larry Tarr

Nila, I'm so sad to hear the news about Dave. I have many fond memories of Dave, Duke and Bernice when they were our neighbors just down the street in Zanesville. May God richly bless Dave, and give comfort to you and your family.

March 12, 2016

Ted and Sharon Kaufman

Nila and family,
Our sympathy for your loss.

March 12, 2016

Jackie Ash

Nila, my deepest sympathy, have known you and your family for many years and knew Dave as a fine gentleman.

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