David "Dusty" Klingler was a 1979 Ada High School graduate
David L. “Dusty” Klingler, 54, died on Monday, March 21, 2016, at 9:32 a.m. at his residence in Ada.
Dusty was born on April 16, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to Kenneth L. and Janet E. (Jones) Klingler and they survive in Ada.
Dusty worked at the Ohio Department of Transportation and retired after 20 years. He was a 1979 graduate of Ada High School. Dusty was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ada. He was a sport pilot and flew out of Van Wert and Allen County Airports.
Also surviving are a son, Josh T. (fiancé Laina Balbaugh) Klingler of Ada; a daughter, Nichole I. “Nikki” (Lason) Clum of Ada; a brother, Matthew (Tabby) Klingler of Ada; and two sisters, Bonnie (Joel) Hayden of Cypress, Texas and Wendy (Rodney) Rayl of Ada.
He was preceded in death by a son, Cody Klingler.
It was his wish to be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ada Public Library.
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