Mr. David Richard Bursiel, passed away at age 57 on Friday, April 13th, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL after a hemorrhagic stroke on March 12th.
He was born on February 16th, 1961, to the late Nellie Jane Bursiel and the late Richard E Bursiel in Sandusky, Ohio. He grew up in Huron Township with his sister, Patricia Bursiel , his brothers Robert Bursiel and the late Christopher Bursiel.
David graduated Huron High School in 1979 and continued his education at Firelands College and Bowling Green State University from 1979 thru 1985. David was employed at Cedar Point as a ride host, area supervisor and computer programmer from 1979 thru 1989. Dave wrote software for American Risk Management in Independence, Ohio, Longaberger Baskets in Dresden,Ohio, JM Family Enterprises, and CTI (now Ceva Logistics) both located in Jacksonville. David programmed at Landstar Systems Inc. for 19 years. He was a team lead for their Jacksonville, Florida office.
David and Jennifer celebrated their 28th Wedding Anniversary in October 2017. David is survived by his sons, Marc Bursiel and Michael Bursiel; daughter, Marcella Bursiel; sister Patricia Bursiel and his brother, Robert Bursiel, multiple aunts, uncles, cousins. David was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Bursiel, sister, Deborah Bursiel and their parents.
Dave was fascinated by Walt Disney World enjoying frequent visits to the Resorts and Parks. David excelled at gardening and landscaping. He particularly relished spending his time reading and watching Science Fiction & Fantasy media. He recently spoke of how he missed being able to listen to his favorite music.
David volunteered with the Boys Scouts of America, North Florida Council Pack & Troop 276 as a Den Leader and Adult Instructor.
Friends and family are invited to David’s Celebration of Life on
Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 11:00 am
Isle of Faith 1821 San Pablo Road S. Jacksonville, Florida 32224.
Naugle Schnauss Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 808 Margaret St, Jacksonville, (904 <https://maps.google.com/?q=808 Margaret St, Jacksonville, (904&entry=gmail&source=g>) 683-9288.
A celebration of life will take place in Huron, Ohio on Saturday, June 9th at 10:30 at Foster Funeral Home-Crematory at 410 Main Street, Huron, Ohio <https://maps.google.com/?q=410Main Street, Huron Ohio&entry=gmail&source=g>, (419)433-5225
