David Anthony Browning

DAVID ANTHONY “DAVE” BROWNING, 64, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 12:29 A.M. Monday, February 16, 2026 at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1961 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, the son of the late Howard Browning and Ermalee (Davis) Petty.

On September 2, 2015 he married Geraldine (Savage) Browning, who survives along with his three children, Nicole (Jeff) McCall of Bellefontaine, David A. (Krista) Browning Jr. of Belle Center, and Diana Browning of West Liberty; ten grandchildren, Joel, Jordan, Jarrod, Jace, and Kayla McCall, Bryson, and Jaiden Browning, Brooke, Aubrey, and Whitney Gillem; four great-grandchildren, Braxton, Bailey, Elena, and Draedyn McCall; and siblings, Dennis (Kelly) Browning, Darrel (Cindy) Browning, Stacey Gibbas, Wayne Wagner, Antonia Zaccagnini, Kevin (Teena) Petty, Sharon Kirchoff, and Phyllis Manier. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Browning.

Dave was a gifted mechanic who truly loved his work, especially the years he spent working alongside his son. Dave loved his music—LOUD—whether it was rock-and-roll or country rock. He enjoyed attending the races at Shadybowl Speedway, spending time with his three German Shepherds, and relaxing on his porch on a beautiful day, watching the cars pass by. Above all, Dave loved his family and will be dearly missed.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10 A.M. at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home with Randy Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at (www.cromesfh.com).