DELPHOS – David Paul Roach, age 74, of Delphos, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati.
He was born July 15, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Thomas and Doris (Shook) Roach, who both preceded him in death. On July 6, 1974 he married Laura (Murphy) Roach, who survives in Delphos
Dave is also survived by his daughters, Melissa M. (James) Ramsey of Montgomery and Amanda L. Roach of West Chester; grandchildren, Eleanor Ramsey, Joce Ramsey and Jasper Dunlap; brothers, Michael (Sara) Roach of Minnesota and Phil (Tracy) Roach of Ft. Wayne; and sisters, Beth (Bill) Silkworth and Mary (Randy) Miller both of Ft. Wayne.
Dave was Co-founder of the WDOH radio station and was very proud to have been involved for over 50 years in the radio indusrty. He was involved in many community organizations including: Rotary Club of Delphos and Van Wert, president of both clubs; Delphos Community Improvement Corp serving as president; co-founder of Delphos Soccer Association; he was the first Coach of St. John’s High School Girls Soccer Team; Vice President of Community Health Professionals; Past President of Van Wert Visitors Bureau; Past President Delphos Chamber of Commerce; Past President of Delphos St. John’s School Council; past member of Delphos St. John’s Finance Council; past member of Delphos St. John’s Parish Foundation; and Union Bank Director.
Dave was known for his exercise routine by all those who were there with him, he was known for his sense of humor and his infectious laugh. He loved and looked forward to the family vacations every year at Hilton Head. Most of all Dave was a truly loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather to his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Monday at Weber Funeral Home, Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Teachers Foundation or Community Health Professionals. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net
