David Stull Sr Celebration of Life

218 Ludlow Avenue,Cincinnati OH 45220

27 December, 2022

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DAVID STULL 1935 – 2022 (known as Dave Manning in the broadcasting world) Avid believer in the power of education and the arts Friend, father, grandfather, teacher, mentor, and husband, David Stull, passed away quickly and peacefully on Thursday, October 27th, a brief bow after a great performance and a true testament to his wishes. Being a spiritual person who fundamentally believed in the power of science, in addition to enjoying tremendously the idea of no funeral costs, he donated his body to research, though he often remarked that he "wasn't quite sure how much would be worthy of interest." That said, the part that is of great interest to all of us is the irrepressible spirit of love and encouragement that protected and inspired so many of us for decades. Following his graduation from Miami University in 1957 and service to his country in the Army, he worked for radio and television stations in greater Cincinnati as on-air personality Dave Manning for twenty years. Best known for his work at WLW-T, he created and starred in the Mr. Hop show in the mid-sixties which was broadcast and syndicated for seven years. He also moderated It's Academic and anchored the weekend news, while reporting on sports and weather and recording hundreds of commercials. He worked closely with luminaries such as Ruth Lyons, Bob Braun and Nick Clooney as well as many others. During this time, he also taught broadcasting at the University of Cincinnati. At the age of forty, Dave, whose love of TV was driven by the adrenaline of live-to-air work, became bored as the industry changed and he pursued a master’s in education at Xavier University, thus embarking on his second career as a high school teacher at Taft High School. In the early seventies, Dave was invited to establish the drama and technical theater departments at the newly created School for Creative and Performing Arts. Teaching at SCPA was truly Dave's favorite job and in this universe, he found his passion. He directed countless productions and taught thousands of students who flourished in many professions, but most certainly in theater, television, and cinema. Dave was an avid believer in the power of education and the arts, and his tireless investment in students provided them with the optimism, skill and confidence that earned him the enduring gratitude of hundreds of graduates. He was a powerful and charismatic presence on-air and, in the classroom, and his profound humanity and belief in the essential value of everyone won the hearts of all of us. In retirement, Dave most enjoyed time with family and traveling. In later life he undertook many adventures, including a trip with his son in a Cessna 182 to the Bahama Islands, as well as a month-long cross country driving excursion with his grandson covering more than 5000 road miles. He continued to work part-time as an acting coach at Children's Theater Summer Camp as well as teaching at Northern Kentucky University. Dave is survived by his beloved wife Rita, his sons and daughters-in-law, his four grandchildren, and the many individuals who loved him and thought of him as a father and mentor. His impact will forever be immeasurable. He assessed the quality of his life based on his capacity to assist others, constantly investing in those around him, as he believed in our potential to be the best version of ourselves. We love him very much and will deeply miss him. His integrity and character will remain an example for all of us. Safe travels Mr. Hop and see you on the other side.