Dustan Purdy, 25, of St. Marys, Ohio, died on April 19, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born September 16, 1993, and remembered for writing poetry, riding his skateboard, and working with computers. He is survived by his parents, siblings, and three sons.

The family held a Celebration of Life on April 27, 2019, at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, and Dustan was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.