David Hearn's Obituary
David Hearn, 86, of Washington DC, passed away on January 5, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital.
David was born in Amherst, Ohio on May 25, 1930 to Lucile and Ray Hearn. He earned a music degree from Ashland University and a graduate degree from Case Western Reserve. He also studied at Oberlin College and Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, as well as served in the military as an ammunitions supply specialist and as a chaplain’s assistant.
Mr. Hearn taught in the DC area for many years eventually becoming head of the music department at Wheaton High School. He was also Music Director for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for 46 years until his retirement in 2007. He was a long time member of the American Guild of Organist.
Mr. Hearn was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marjory Schmitkens. He is survived by a first cousin, Olive Gerber, of Ohio and many friends.
A graveside service will be held for David on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, 44805 N. Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com
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