David C. Amidon

David Charles Amidon, 91, of Navarre, passed away on October 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 18, 1935 to Floyd and Mabel Amidon in Berlin, New York.

David loved the outdoors and working with his hands, especially making crafts for his children and grandchildren. Family was everything to him, particularly his great grandchildren.

He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp from 1953 to 1956. "Once a Marine, always a Marine."

David is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jan Amidon; children, David Amidon, Renee (Kevin) Lonca, Susan (Chris) Merritt, Adrienne (Chuck) Stoll, and Geoff (Melissa) Amidon; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister Donna McSurly, several brothers and sisters in law, including special brother-in-law Terry Phillips, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Rodney and Junior, and three sisters Theresa, Medora, and Vicki.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, Ohio.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Holy Family Parish in Navarre, OH with Reverend James Lang officiating.

David requested no ties at his services.

Interment will take place at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

The family would like to thank the staff of Crossroads Hospice for their excellent care of David, especially Andrea and Kendra.

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