William D. (Dave) Burns, 89, passed away on March 11, 2023, after a short illness. Born January 12, 1934, the son of Ottilea Sauer and Ralph Burns, Dave was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years Esther (Eddie) Farley, and his son, Michael. He is survived by his children, Karen (Bill) Gruber, Julie Smelser, Mitchell Burns, and Elaine Burns; grandchildren Sarah Burns, Drew Smelser, Elizabeth Gruber, Billy (Dakota) Gruber and Caroline (Andrew) Quiett. Dave was very fond of his many caring nieces and nephews, and his extended family, Teresa (Bill) Wong and children. Dave was the youngest brother of Bob Burns, Jean (Bill) Cover, Rita (Guy) Chambers and Pete (Jeanne) Burns, and brother-in-law to Virginia (George) Bing, Mary Louise (William) Ortman, and Jack (Irene) Farley. Dave managed Jim Farley and Son Candy and Tobacco Company for nearly 40 years. He loved receiving baked goods from his nieces and nephews, all dogs, growing a bountiful garden, and most of all, he enjoyed a grand belly laugh. Visitation will be Saturday, March 18, at 9 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Rd. Reynoldsburg, Ohio, followed by a funeral mass at 10 am. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger East.
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