Bluffton in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
David Joseph Betts
December 10, 1986 - March 2, 2007
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 1, 2024
1. David Joseph Betts Marker
Inscription.
David Joseph Betts lived life to the fullest and loved to play and compete. He loved God, his family, his friends and life. He grew up in Bryan, Ohio, and approached everything with his whole heart. A talented musician, he was an honor student and participated in cross country, basketball and baseball. He continued his passion for baseball at Bluffton, where he worked his way up to starting second baseman after not making the travel team his first year. A pre-med major, he was contemplating various occupations in the science and education fields. David's greatest attribute was that he genuinely cared about others and their feelings. His disarming smile and ability to laugh at himself, made others laugh with him. David is remembered for the way his personality positively touched everyone he met.
David Joseph Betts lived life to the fullest and loved to play and compete. He loved God, his family, his friends and life. He grew up in Bryan, Ohio, and approached everything with his whole heart. A talented musician, he was an honor student and participated in cross country, basketball and baseball. He continued his passion for baseball at Bluffton, where he worked his way up to starting second baseman after not making the travel team his first year. A pre-med major, he was contemplating various occupations in the science and education fields. David's greatest attribute was that he genuinely cared about others and their feelings. His disarming smile and ability to laugh at himself, made others laugh with him. David is remembered for the way his personality positively touched everyone he met.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 2007.
Location. 40° 53.828′ N, 83° 54.089′ W. Marker is in Bluffton, Ohio, in Allen County. It can be reached from Bentley Road south of Augsburger Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bluffton OH 45817, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zachary Herman Arend (here, next to this marker); Scott Graham Harmon (here,
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
