David Ludwig Schreck, Sr.

David (Dave) Ludwig Schreck, Sr. 85, of Nebo, NC, passed away on Nov 12 2026, surrounded by beloved family members.

Born May 8,1941 in Galion OH, he was the son of the late Arthur D. and Norma Gelsanliter Schreck. Dave was a graduate of Coral Shores High School and then went on to attend Florida State University. He served in the Vietnam War as a proud member of the U.S. Air Force. Dave and his wife Caryl had the privilege of living and raising their six children in many places during their 42 years of marriage, finally settling in Marion, NC. After Caryl passed away, Dave found a new love with his wife of 12 years, Loretta Schreck of Nebo, NC and his family continued to grow. Dave and Loretta were faithful members of Yancey Street Baptist Church.

Dave loved sailing, fishing, and tinkering with (& fixing) almost any kind of electronic device. His career spanned across many jobs that all benefited from his expertise in repairing all things electronic. He was a devoted family man and is survived with love and adoration by his wife, Loretta Schreck, his six children Brad (Karen) Schreck of Galion OH; Mike (Tina) Blue of Spruce Pine NC; Lori (Carl) Green of Tallahassee FL; Susie Roy of Dublin OH; Marc (Shandell) Blue of Marion NC and David Schreck, Jr. of Marion NC and his step-daughter Porsche Barrier of Nebo, NC along with 26 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grand children and many other in-laws, nieces and nephews plus an entire community of beloved ‘fans’ because he never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers (Malcolm, Junior, Lawrence, Ted and Jimmy Schreck) and three sisters (Miriam Muntean, Jayne Wilson and Katie Venator) and one great grandchild (Chandler Green).

A private family Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Yancey Street Baptist Church.