DeWayne “Dewey” L. Hand, 48

 Surviving are his parents, Michael and Debbie Hand of West Unity; one daughter, Nina (Tyriek McDade) Hand of Edgerton; one granddaughter, Autumn McDade; grandmother, Myrtle VanArsdalen; four siblings, Michael (Theresa) Hand of Columbus, Ohio, Tina (Jeremy) Dennis of Pioneer; Martha (Peter) Frasca of Hopkinton, MA.,  and Jeremy (Tess) Hand-VanVlerah of Cecil and numerous loving siblings; former wife, Rebecca (Wagner) Hand of Edgerton and many nieces, nephews and a great-nephew.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Melvin and Mildred (Towns) Hand, DeWayne VanArsdalen; one aunt, Sherry (Hand) Dietrich; two uncles, Donald C. Hand and David A. VanArsdalen.

 A Celebration of Life for DeWayne “Dewey” Hand will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, at the West Unity United Methodist Church with Pastor Jay Moore officiating.  A gathering of family and friends will be held two hours prior, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Friday.  Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, West Unity.

 Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Dewey VanArsdalen Memorial Trust, c/o: P.O. Box 605, West Unity, Ohio 43570.

 Condolences may be sent to the family or the online guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com