David F. Hyer

     David F. Hyer, 69 of Lorain died Sunday evening, December 2, 2007 at his home.

     Mr. Hyer was born in Lorain on March 9, 1938 and was a lifelong resident. He was a 1957A graduate of Lorain High School and a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Amherst.

     He was a veteran of the US Army 4th Calvary-Long Range Recon. He was a member of American Legion Post 30, serving on the Executive Board and the Honor Guard. He was also a member of the Lorain Veterans Council and the United Polish Club.

     Mr. Hyer had been employed  for 25 years at GM Fisher Guide in Elyria, followed by 5 years employment at Chevy in  Parma. He retired in 1993.

      He was a Civil War "buff," traveling to many battle sites. He was a model ship builder and a Titanic historian. He built a 7 foot replica of the Titanic.

    Mr. Hyer is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte (nee Mucha) Hyer, daughters, Jayne Carroll of Pinckney, MI, Holly Barnes and Heather Hyer both of Lorain, 5 grandchildren, and a brother Bruce James Hyer of Medina.

     He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Lia Marie Carroll and his parents Frank H. and Minnie (nee Reid) Hyer.

     Friends may call Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from  4-8 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool  Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.

     Funeral Services at the funeral home will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 6, 2007 with Rev. James E. Smucker, pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church,  officiating.

     Burial,  with full military honors provided jointly by American Legion Post 30 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 451will be in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain, OH.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Presbyterian Church, PO Box 834, Amherst, Ohio  44001,  or New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3600 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio  44053.

Condolences

From:     Loraine, Ohio
Relation: Friend

To the Hyer Family,

Sadness to hear of your Dads passing.  He will be remembered for all of his strengths and all of the great times we all shared. 

I know that he had a welcome committee to greet him, and I am sure that he is enjoy a very beautiful place.  We know that he will be missed, but his memories are all very special.
You are in our prayers,

Love,

Terry and Diane Lewis and Family
Avilla, Indiana

From:     Lee Engel
Relation: Friend

To Charlotte and Family:

   You are in my prayers. May God grant you peace and ease the burden of grief as you remember the fond memories of David.

    Regards, Lee Engel, Lake Erie Electric, Dayton Div.

From:     Victoria Murray
Relation: Friend

Holly,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers are with you.

Vicki Murray
Columbus, OH 
 

From:     Denise Cabranes
Relation: Friend

To the Hyer Family,
My Sympathy and Condolence's to the you.  I know Dave will be missed greatly.  My prayer's are with you.

Denise Cabranes
Lake Erie Electric



From:     Scott and Jamie Roule and family
Relation: Friend

We're very sorry for your loss.  He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers. 

From:     Liz Szefcyk
Relation: Friend

It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.

With Loving Memories

*

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you wonderful people....Liz

From:     Winnie Jones
Relation: Friend

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be to your family.