Our beloved David E. Opel, 66, of Maineville, OH, passed away on January 9, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, but he spent most of his life in the Richmond, IN and Cincinnati, OH areas.

David had a vibrant personality, an infectious smile, and a zest for life. In his younger years, he enjoyed wrestling and playing the trumpet in the band while attending Richmond High School. He continued his education at Vincennes University and later enrolled in the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. David was a proud member of the Abate Motorcycle Club for many years and was the former owner of Hawg Mart where he happily worked on motorcycles and spent time with friends. He formed several wonderful lifelong friendships while working at Wayne Works for many years as well. David was an avid traveler and adventurer, always seeking new experiences and made lasting friendships everywhere he went, from Arizona, to Texas, New York to Florida, and of course, throughout Indiana and Ohio. He loved living life to the fullest.

David is survived by his fiance, Therese Kennedy; his daughter, Angela (Josh) Smith; his sister, Kathie (Joe) Maltman; his step-daughter, Amanda (Tony) Stamm; his grandchildren, Sydney Owens, River Smith, and Olivia Smith; his step-grandchildren, Mariah Simpson and Colton Simpson; his nieces, Brandi (Bill) O'Neil and Hollie (Chris) Martin, and grandnieces, Jordan Martin, and Riley O'Neil. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Opel, and his father, John Opel.

A ceremony to honor David's life will be held on Thursday, Jan.18th from 5-7pm at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, located at 129 N. Riverside Drive, in Loveland, OH 45140. Donations in David's memory can be made to the American Red Cross or American Heart Association .