David A. “Dave” Hignite, 64, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Born June 7, 1952 in Mansfield, he was the son of Babe and Lena (Vochel) Hignite.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked at Westinghouse. He also worked as a motorcycle funeral escort which he took great pride in. He was a Christian man as well as a simple man. He enjoyed playing music as well as singing and sitting on his deck talking to his neighbors. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandsons and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Cherie Hignite; a son, Denny (Tracy) Hignite, of Mansfield; two grandsons, Cody and Caleb Hignite who affectionately called him “Crappa;” a brother, Wendell Hignite, of Mansfield; a sister, Libby Farnwalt, of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Kochel.
Friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario. A memorial service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home where full military honors will be conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland County Humane Society, 3025 Park Avenue West, Ontario, Ohio, 44906.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com.
