David A. Phyillaier, age 68, of Casstown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at his residence. David was born on March 22, 1945 in Troy, Ohio, to the late Glen F. and Dorothea M. Stoner Phyillaier. His wife of 49 years, Marla J. Gross Phyillaier, survives. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses: Melissa Hart of Tipp City, Ohio, Melody and Scott McKenzie of St. Paris, Ohio, Dennis and Tammy Phyillaier of Beaver, Utah, and Douglas and Amy Phyillaier of Fletcher, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Kathy Phyillaier of Tipp City, Ohio; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice Wells of Casstown, Ohio, Betty and Willard "Doc" Sturgeon of Huntsville, Alabama, Mary Reed of Troy, Ohio, Judy Lux of Troy, Ohio, Sue and JB Gibson of Troy, Ohio, and Janet and Dan Roop of Thackery, Ohio; brother-in-law, Rick Gross; 12 grandchildren: April Matt Hendricks, Heather Hart, Tiffany Hart, Joseph Becky McKenzie, Jennifer Chris Angert, Carson McKenzie, Travis Phyillaier, Erika Phyillaier, Ashton Grube, Sierra King, Shane Phyillaier, Christopher Phyillaier; and eight great-grandchildren: Ryan and Hailey Hendricks, Kaleb and Madison Winks, Trinity Battson, Braxton Angert, Donovan McKenzie, and Alaina Grube. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Marshall Wells. David was a graduate of Miami East Schools in 1964 and attended technical school for Electrical and Air Conditioning training. He was a member of Casstown United Methodist Church, and the Troy Fish & Game Club. He enjoyed farming, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. David retired after 45 years as an electrician at the former Gum Products. Services will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio, with Rev. David Ramming officiating. Interment will follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Ohio. Friends may call from 2-4PM and 6-8PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.