12/09/2024
Sending our condolences to the loved ones of Dave Roach on the announcement of his passing last week. ❤️ Dave leaves behind a legacy of 50+ years in Ohio radio, having co-founded WDOH and serving as GM of WERT/Classic Hits 99.7 WKSD. Read more about his impactful life and career below.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our general manager, Dave Roach. All of us at WKSD and WERT extend our condolences to the Roach family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
David Paul Roach, 74, of Delphos, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati.
He was born July 15, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Thomas and Doris (Shook) Roach, who both preceded him in death. On July 6, 1974 he married Laura (Murphy) Roach who survives in Delphos.
Dave is survived by his daughters, Melissa M. (James) Ramsey of Montgomery and Amanda L. Roach of West Chester; grandchildren, Eleanor Ramsey, Joce Ramsey and Jasper Dunlap; brothers, Michael (Sara) Roach of MN and Phil (Tracy) Roach of Fort Wayne, and sisters, Beth (Bill) Silkworth and Mary (Randy) Miller both of Fort Wayne.
Dave was co-founder of WDOH radio station and was very proud to have been involved for over 50 years in the radio industry. He was involved in many community organizations including: Rotary Club of Delphos and Van Wert, president of both clubs; Delphos Community Improvement Corp serving as president; co-founder of Delphos Soccer Association; he was the first Coach of St. John’s High School girls soccer team; vice-president of Community Health Professionals; past president of Van Wert Visitors Bureau; past president of the Delphos Chamber of Commerce; past president of Delphos St. John’s School Council; past member of Delphos St. John’s Finance Council; past member of Delphos St. John’s Parish Foundation, and Union Bank Director.
Dave was known for his exercise routine by all those who were there with him, he was known for his sense of humor and his infectious laugh. He loved and looked forward to the family vacations every year at Hilton Head. Most of all Dave was a truly loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather to his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A funeral mass will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m.
Preferred memorials: St. John’s Teachers Foundation or Community Health Professionals.
Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.
