Reuben D. "David" Brownell

Reuben Brownell ObituaryPublished by Legacy on Mar. 10, 2026.Reuben D. "David" Brownell, 83, residing in Sandusky, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center after a lengthy illness.David was born on December 19, 1942 in Sandusky, OH to the late Reuben and Dorothy (Woodmeier) Brownell.David was a 1960 graduate of Sandusky High School. He later retired from the Ford Motor Company after 35 years of dedicated service. Reuben was a proud member of Masonic Lodge 329. In his free time, he enjoyed taking peaceful drives along the Sandusky waterfront, going on cruises, and collecting watches. Above all else, David cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, creating many lasting memories with those he loved.David is survived by his wife, Cheryl A. (Jaycox) Brownell, whom he married on February 15, 1979; daughter, Christine Duffy of Waukesha, WI; sons, David John (Denise) Brownell of Castalia, OH, and Rob (Michelle) Brownell of Toole, UT; step-daughter, Julie (Robert) Gau of Bradenton, FL; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and loving friends.In addition to his parents, David is proceeded in death by his two sisters, Shirley Good and Jean Holz.Private family services will take place with inurnment in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, OH.Those wishing to contribute to David's memory may do so to Back to the Wild Inc. P.O. Box 423 Castalia, Ohio 44824.Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.