David “Rip” Alex Musselman, age 71, of Orient, OH., passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2012. He was born October 12, 1941 in Pickaway County.
Preceded in death by parents, Bennett & Esther Musselman; brothers Charles, James, Jack, William, Richard and Jerry; sisters Elizabeth, Jeanette, Josephine, Betty and Ruth Jean.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Bertie (Looney) Musselman; son David Scott (Paul Bateson) of Sugar Grove, OH.; daughter Teresa (Gregg) Mayberry of Ashville; grandsons Ryan and Jarod Mast of Orient; brothers Thomas (Florence), Ned (Betty), and sister-in-law Carol Musselman, all of Orient; many nieces and nephews.
David graduated from Darby Twp. High School in 1959 where he was active in all sports. He was a Master Mason of Mt. Sterling Masonic Lodge #269 F & AM for over 40 years. He retired from American Electric Power in 2002 after 42 years of service. He enjoyed watching sports, hunting, fishing and playing cards.
A Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Leland Brehm officiating with the interment following in Pleasant Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday, Dec. 14th from 3 – 7 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. a Masonic service will be given in his honor.
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