David Emch, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Major Hospital.

He was born Feb. 28, 1954, to Ellis M. Emch and Julia (Pislar) Emch in Warren, Ohio.  He married Barbara Keaton Emch on May 1, 1982, and she survives.

Other survivors include his mother of Lordstown, Ohio; sons, Isaac Emch and wife, Melissa, of Hope; and Jacob Emch and wife, Cristina, of Acton; and brother, Milton E. Emch and wife, Karen, of Lordstown, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Emch worked at Crossroads Dairy.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN.

Funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Chief John Crowdog officiating.

Burial will be at Fairland Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278.

Funeral Directors Greg A Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Emch.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .

One Heart, One Mind.

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