Dr. David C. Fuller 81, of Elyria passed away at home on Wednesday September 12, 2012 following a long illness. He was born November 11, 1930 in Sharon, CT and moved to Elyria in 1983. Dr. Fuller had served in the U.S. Air Force; he attended Danbury State Teachers College, earned a Master's Degree from The University of Hartford, and his PHD from Miami University of Ohio. Dr. Fuller was a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. He enjoyed golf and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of fifty eight years; Marjorie O. (nee: Reeves) a daughter; Cynthia A. Fuller of Elyria, two sons; Mark C. Fuller (Janice) of Potomac, MD., Daniel G. Fuller of Germantown, TN. Additional survivors include eight grandchildren; Jennifer Center (Jeremy) (nee: Payler), Samuel Payler, Sarah Payler all of Elyria, Morgan Fuller, Abigail Fuller, Claire Fuller all of Germantown, TN, Katherine Fuller, Michael Fuller of Potomac, MD., a sister; Marjorie VanHaasteren of Palm Coast, FL., and numerous nieces and nephews. Dr. Fuller was preceded in death by his parents; Donald G., and Marion (nee: Cleaveland) Fuller, and a brother; Revilo Fuller (Beatrice). Services are private. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be sent to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com