David Allen Routt, 76, a long-time resident of Big Springs, Ohio, died peacefully on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Dave was born on July 12th,1946 to the late Chester Allen Routt and Pauline Helen (VanBuskirk) Routt in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Dave attended Benjamin Logan School and was drafted into the military, where he served in the Army Engineer Corps. in Vietnam for 2 years.
Dave retired in 1995 at the age of 49 from being a Dredge Operator at Indian Lake State Park for more than 30 years. He enjoyed attending family functions and farming his own farm until dementia made it too difficult.
Dave is survived by his big brother John Ellis (Cathy) Routt of Kenton, numerous cousins and many nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Pauline Routt.
A funeral service for David will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow at Rushsylvania Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4:to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Amvets Post 1994 in Kenton.
Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.