David Charles Kerschner, DDS, 66 years old, of Copley passed away September 1, 2018.

Dave was born November 19, 1951, grew up in Wadsworth, graduated from Wadsworth High School, and did his undergraduate at Mount Union.  Later, he worked on his masters at Arizona Flagstaff then returned and completed dental school at The Ohio State University.   He opened up his own practice in Norton, Ohio.   He also worked in other dental practices in Ohio then later on in Fort Myers, Florida.

He recently retired to pursue his passions, which included fishing in Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, fishing for walleye on Lake Erie, and golfing with his dear friend, Ted Vanke.

His happiest moments were also spending time with his grandson, his best buddy, Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and by life-long friend, Russ Wilson.

Dave Is survived by his loving wife, Anne, and his children, Liz (Dave) and Joe;  grandson, Mason;  sister, Cindy;  step-children, Phil Cain and Stephanie (Phil) Ulery.

Cremation has taken place.   A private service was held for his family. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Published in Akron Beacon Journal on Sept. 9, 2018