DAVID THOMAS KNISLEY, age 58, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:51 pm at Doctor’s West Hospital of Columbus.

He was born on February 22, 1968 in Washington C.H., Ohio to the Kenneth and Linda Rittenhouse Knisley. He had worked for a trucking company. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio. He enjoyed watching tv, going to church, fishing, spending time at the park and tending to his parrots, Snoop and Peanut.

David is survived by his mother and step-father, Linda and Don Stritenberger; step-son, Eric Hendricks; his sister, Kristal (Tony) Miller of Iowa; niece, Lindsay Portillo; nephews, James and Oliver Portillo, as well as a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 25th at 1:00pm at the Central Baptist Church, 1955 Frank Rd., Columbus with Pastor Tim Womack officiating. Family and friends may gather from 12:00 to 1:00pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com