David Lulfs, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on March 4, 1949 to Ellroy and Bernita (Brandt) Lulfs in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1967 graduate of Defiance High School, and was an honor graduate of International Junior College and earned his Associate's Degree in Accounting. In 1970 he married Peggy Wiseman who preceded him in death in 1996. they had two children, Terri Lee (Eric) Shook and Jesse D, (Marlys) Lulfs. In 1998 he married Linda Long, who survives. He is also survived by three step-children, Roger (Ann) Sweeney of Troy, OH, Shannon Sweeney of Napoleon, OH, and Tammy (Todd) Lawrentz of Circleville, OH, 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and his brother Phillip (Lynda) Lulfs of Ft. Wayne, IN.

Dave was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a past member of American Legion Post #300 of Napoleon, past treasurer and member of DAV Chapter #36 in Defiance, member of Moose Lodge #2094, and was a life member of AmVets Post #1991, where he held the position of Adjutant, Finance Officer, and was employed as the past Post Administrator.

Dave held many different jobs. He always said that he was so well-rounded, he could roll down the street. He held the position of Assistant Defiance County Service Officer, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) at the former Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, and most recently served on the Board of the Defiance County Veteran Commission.

David and Linda enjoyed going to karaoke shows and they even did a few shows of their own. Dave enjoyed playing music at the AmVets Cruise-Ins, grilling out, and spending time on the patio and in the pool. He loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, with an AmVets Memorial Service at 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 13th at the funeral home with Pastor Kurt Mews officiating. Dave will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church.