David E. Hirschy Sr., age 87, resident and forever Flash of Willard, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at The Willows at Willard. He was born on May 1, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Paul and Ruth (Bowen) Hirschy.
A 1955 graduate of Toledo Waite High School, Dave went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1959, his Masters of Education Degree in 1969 and an Educational Specialist Degree in 1973, all from Bowling Green State University. Throughout his 40 years serving Willard City Schools, Dave was a Business Education teacher, Vocational coordinator, Junior High School Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of schools. Other school duties included Athletic Director, Junior/Senior Class Advisor, Director of Adult Education, and Summer School Driver’s Education instructor. With all of the different career positions, Dave still wanted to be active and was a member of the Willard Education Association, Ohio Education Association, National Education Association, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, and Ohio Retired Teachers Association.
Dave’s commitment to Willard was not limited to education as he had a passion for serving his community. He served on city council, the Willard Zoning Board, and the Willard Income Tax Board of Review. He was also active with the Willard Library Board, Willard United Fund, Willard Mercy Hospital Board of Trustees, Firelands Red Cross Board, Willard Rotary Club, Willard Chamber of Commerce, Willard Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Willard Elks. His faith in God led him to join and be a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
In his love and commitment to the education and community of Willard, Dave was honored to receive the Phi Delta Kappa (Firelands College Chapter) – Most Influential Educator Award in 1991 and the Ohio House of Representatives Astute Leadership Award. He was the first to be awarded the Willard High School Honorary High School Diploma and was an Honorary Member of the Willard High School National Honor Society.
Dave is survived by his two sons, David (Lisa) Hirschy Jr. and Tom (Connie) Hirschy; seven grandchildren, Meagan (Scott) Ousley, Jackson Hirschy, Brandon (Andrea) Mantell, Jacob Hirschy, Zach Hirschy, Nick Hirschy and Katie (Steve) Sommers; three great grandchildren, Presley, Charlie and Ava; and special friend, Nancy King.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Hirschy in 2003; second wife, Ingrid Hirschy in 2019; brother, Paul Hirschy; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Hirschy.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dave’s funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Willard City Schools. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.