COLUMBIA — David W. Solmen, 61, of Columbiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a brave and stubborn three-year battle with cancer.
He was born April 5, 1962, in Fort McClellan, Alabama, the son of the late Paul and Patricia Solmen.
Dave has worked at Heluva Good Cheese for 30 years and Biery Cheese for the past seven years. “Cheeseman”. He is seen doing various projects around his house and planting trees. He can fix almost anything, and if he doesn’t know how to fix it, he will learn. Dave loved hanging out with family and friends and was a talkative and friendly person. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and proud grandfather to his newborn granddaughter, Reina.
David is survived by his wife, Julie Gibson Solmen, whom he married on July 15, 1989; He is survived by two sons, Hayden (Haley) Solmen of Tallmadge and Trenton (Audrey) Solmen of Canton; granddaughter Reina Sormen; a brother, Michael (Sue) Solmen of Cumberland, Rhode Island; and his sister, Janice (Greg) Holoch of Poland.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Warrick-Kumer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Warwick-Comer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana with Leo Hicks officiating.
Burial will be at Warwick-Comer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Warrick-Kumer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana.
Family and friends may view this obituary and send messages of condolence at www.familycareservices.com.
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