David Meritt Dupler

MERITT, David Dupler, 87, was born on January 12, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio and passed away April 13, 2026 in Lancaster, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father; Cecil Dupler, son; David Dupler, II, brother; Robert Dupler and is survived by the love of his life, of 44 years, Carolyn A. Dupler, of Baltimore, Ohio, step-daughter; Rhonda Forester-Levan (Aaron Bryant) of New Lexington, Ohio, grandchildren; Davie Dupler, III, of Zanesville, Ohio, Amy Dupler of New Lexington, Ohio and Angel Travino (Daniel), Daniell Levan of New Lexington and Jeremy Levan of Crooksville, Ohio and many great grandchildren. 

Dave Enjoyed helping others by mowing lawns and having a cold beer with his neighbor Dorothy.  He loved spending time camping at Lake Logan, and spending time with family and friends around the campfire. Dave worked at The Drew Shoe Factory for 24 years and was a member of the Moose Lodge 2321 in Baltimore, Ohio. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.