David M. Huffstetler

David M. Huffstetler, 69, of Toledo, Ohio passed away January 2, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Dave was born April 6, 1941 in Maryville, Tennessee to Burl and Lucille Huffstetler. He received a bachelor's degree from Maryville College in 1964 and his Master's degree from Indiana University in 1965. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Burl and Lucille Huffstetler. He is survived by his wife, Anna T. Huffstetler, Toledo, his daughter Jenn (Pete) Byford, Greenville, SC, his son Scott (Frances) Huffstetler, Tacoma, WA, his grandchildren Anna Kate Byford and Pete Byford, his brother Wendell (Laura) Huffstetler, nieces Susan (Archie) Berry, Leigh Ann (Tim) Huffstetler. Dave retired from the University of Toledo in December of 2008 where he served as head athletic trainer for 25 years. Dave had previously spent 14 years as the head trainer at the University of South Carolina, one year as the head athletic trainer at Baylor University and two years as the head athletic trainer at Eastern Kentucky University. He was instrumental in the state of South Carolina granting licensure to athletic trainers in 1981. A member of the National Athletic Trainer's Association for 42 years, he was active on the state, regional, and national level. For over 4 decades, Dave was a mentor and friend to hundreds of student athletes, student athletic trainers, physicians, coaches, assistants and staff. He helped many assistant trainers in the advancement of their careers. He will always be remembered for his smile and calm demeanor. Dave was named an honorary member of the University Of South Carolina Association Of Lettermen. In October of this year, it was announced that the training room in the Larimer Athletic Complex will be named in honor of Dave. In February, he will receive the University of Toledo Varsity T Club's Distinguished Service Award. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 5 at Gesu Church at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church. An additional service will be held in Columbia, SC on January 13 at Shandon Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Toledo Foundation for the benefit of the David M. Huffstetler Athletic Training Room and/or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family gives special thanks to Dianne from Hospice of Northwest Ohio for her wonderful care.

David M. Huffstetler

April 6, 1941 - January 2, 2011