David A. Creighton

July 24, 2017 at 3:05 p.m.

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David A. Creighton, 74, Warsaw and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Dave was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Warsaw, to Russell and Helen Creighton. He is a graduate of Atwood High School and Indiana Central University (University of Indianapolis). He received his master’s degree from Ball State University. 

Dave began his more than 20-year teaching career at Beaver Dam Schools, moved to Tippecanoe Valley Schools, and finally to Warsaw Community School Corp. Over the years, Dave taught and coached. He started sports programs, drove the team bus when needed and even taught hundreds of students to drive.

While he was teaching, Dave became a licensed Realtor. In 1981 he opened Dave Creighton Realty, where he was owner/broker. Dave later became a Realty World owner/broker, eventually selling his business to ReMax. Dave served on the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors and was honored to be named Realtor of the Year. 

Throughout his life, Dave was active in the Warsaw community. He was in Optimist Club. He brought Junior Achievement and his business expertise to students in Warsaw schools. 

In retirement, Dave enjoyed tennis, golf, pickleball, travel, hiking and, especially, his grandchildren. Dave and Mary Ann Steenhausen, his wife of 36 years, lived in Warsaw in the summer and wintered in Green Valley. 

Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann; his three children: David Creighton, Atlanta, Ga.; Brandon (spouse Rachelle) Creighton, Warsaw; and Tara Creighton, Winona Lake; and his stepson Richie (spouse Cyndie) Robison, La Jolla, Calif. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Shelly, Brady and Landon Creighton and Harley and Sawyer Robison. Dave leaves his siblings Gale Creighton, Robert Creighton and Marilyn Creighton Dorsey. 

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Creighton Snyder and Evelyn Creighton Tinkey. 

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. 

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Atwood Otterbein Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Lawson officiating. A private interment service in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, will follow. 

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Memorials to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or the charity of your choice.

To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

David A. Creighton, 74, Warsaw and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Dave was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Warsaw, to Russell and Helen Creighton. He is a graduate of Atwood High School and Indiana Central University (University of Indianapolis). He received his master’s degree from Ball State University. 

Dave began his more than 20-year teaching career at Beaver Dam Schools, moved to Tippecanoe Valley Schools, and finally to Warsaw Community School Corp. Over the years, Dave taught and coached. He started sports programs, drove the team bus when needed and even taught hundreds of students to drive.

While he was teaching, Dave became a licensed Realtor. In 1981 he opened Dave Creighton Realty, where he was owner/broker. Dave later became a Realty World owner/broker, eventually selling his business to ReMax. Dave served on the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors and was honored to be named Realtor of the Year. 

Throughout his life, Dave was active in the Warsaw community. He was in Optimist Club. He brought Junior Achievement and his business expertise to students in Warsaw schools. 

In retirement, Dave enjoyed tennis, golf, pickleball, travel, hiking and, especially, his grandchildren. Dave and Mary Ann Steenhausen, his wife of 36 years, lived in Warsaw in the summer and wintered in Green Valley. 

Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann; his three children: David Creighton, Atlanta, Ga.; Brandon (spouse Rachelle) Creighton, Warsaw; and Tara Creighton, Winona Lake; and his stepson Richie (spouse Cyndie) Robison, La Jolla, Calif. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Shelly, Brady and Landon Creighton and Harley and Sawyer Robison. Dave leaves his siblings Gale Creighton, Robert Creighton and Marilyn Creighton Dorsey. 

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Creighton Snyder and Evelyn Creighton Tinkey. 

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. 

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Atwood Otterbein Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Lawson officiating. A private interment service in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, will follow. 

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Memorials to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or the charity of your choice.

To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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