David Sheaffer Glasmire, 92, of Lakeside, Ohio, died on August 10, 2016 in Lakeside, Ohio.
David was born in Barreville, Pennsylvania on April 18, 1924.
While in high school he became interested in the trombone that his brother Alex had left while serving in the Army. His love of the trombone and music would later lead to a career in music performance and education.
After serving in the Army in Okinawa during WWII, he returned to play trombone with the New Holland Victory Band where he met his wife, Anna Ruth Miller, the majorette and vocalist for the band. They married on January 1, 1948 and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where David completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music performance at the Cincinnati Conservatory in 1950.
David accepted his first teaching position that fall with a dual appointment in the Bowling Green City Schools and Bowling Green State University. He would later accept a full-time position at BGSU teaching lower brass instruments and music education to thousands of students during his 35-year career at the university. He became a founding member of BGSU’s brass quintet and also played principal trombone in the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his teaching duties, David was the announcer for pre-game and halftime performances of the BGSU marching band. His love of big bands also led him to occasional gigs with the Johnny Knorr Orchestra. In 1987 David retired as Professor of Music from BGSU.
While visiting with friends in Lakeside, he and Ann fell in love with the community and moved shortly thereafter. They became involved in the community and summer Chautauqua season, when David sang in the Lakeside Chorale. In the fall of 2002, David and Ann moved into the Otterbein North Shore Retirement Community, where they continued their active involvement and service. David served on the board at Otterbein along with many other volunteer jobs.
David was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, Ohio. Upon relocating to Lakeside, he and Ann became active members of the Lakeside United Methodist Church, where David served in many capacities. He was also a member of Gideons International and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. David was a faithful, non-judgmental, humble man. He touched many lives through his music and service, and will be missed immensely by those who loved him.
David is survived by his wife Ann, sons Larry (Kathy) of Sacramento, CA, Joe (Sandy) of Evergreen, CO, John (Ruth) of Bay Village OH, daughter Rebekah Niermann (Steve) of Carrolton, TX, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial celebration will be held on September 3, at Lakeside Methodist Church, 450 Central Ave., Lakeside, Ohio, with family greetings at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Stein Hospice (1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870), Otterbein North Shore Retirement Community (9400 North Shore Blvd, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio 43440), Lakeside United Methodist Church (450 Central Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440), Gideon’s International or any charity of your choice.
