Birth date: Jun 10, 1939 Death date: Feb 12, 2022
David (Dave) Oplinger at age 82 passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Annapolis, Maryland. He was predeceased by his sister (Doris), two brothers (Donald and John). He is survived by his lo Read Obituary
Occasionally I search for people on the internet that I know. I was so surprised to see that Dave passed away. I am so sorry Jane for your (and your family’s loss). I know it has been awhile but I still wanted to extend my sympathy to all. Not a day passes when I don’t look at my beautiful mantle that Dave crafted and admire the beauty of his work. Also, I have made your exotic chicken recipe so many times that I can’t count. Love to you and your family.
In the early 1960's I met Jane when we both worked for Lincoln Rochester Trust. We became fast friends and soon after got together with our husbands. The four of us enjoyed each others company, Soon we were going out to dinner and taking trips together, David was the kindest gentlest man I ever met. He was a true and loyal friend who adored his family. My husband died in 2020. I would like to believe the two Davids will meet in heaven. Rest in peace dear friend!
Donna Hamelink
Dave was an important contributor to the growth of our Montessori School as we expanded it over 30 years. His skills as a carpenter and handyman were always appreciated. In addition to building an extensive amount of child-sized furniture and shelving units, he was always available at a moment's notice to put his handyman skills to work fixing many things throughout our buildings. He was an important member of the team.
Jane served as a secretary for many years early-on when we were just a preschool. Over the many years Dave and Jane became good friends a well as reliable suppliers for our school.
We will miss Dave and wish to offer our love and condolences to Jane and her family as they grieve the loss of Dave.
Pat and Ken Elder
I know some feel Dave was like a brother to them and with good reason, but lucky me, he actually was my brother and I could not have asked for a better one.
Growing up, we always got along, and we may have had a few sibling conflicts but I don’t really remember any. Well, maybe one! When I was about 8, I took money from my mother’s purse and was busted when Dave spotted me coming out of the local corner store with an armful of comic books and candy bars. Of course, he told my mother. I don’t remember any harsh punishment from her but the embarrassment of being caught red handed was enough. And of course, being 8, I resented him doing this at the time but hey, he saved me from a life of crime!
I did not see as much of him in recent years as I would have liked, due to geographical distances, but when we were lucky enough to get together, there was always a lot of good stories, lots of laughs and oh those Manhattans! I will miss it all.
Dave went through such an ordeal over the last stretch and although the rest of us were never ready to say Good By, he had reached the point where he was, and I am sure he would want us to accept that he knew best.
Rest in Peace Dave, if there really is a "better place" I know you are there.
