David M. "Birdman" Burchell, 56, of Williston, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Bay Park Hospital. Dave was born in Oregon, Ohio on April 1, 1963 to George and Delores (Grabach) Burchell. Shortly after graduating from Genoa Penta in 1981 Dave went on to work at Jeep for 33 years. He enjoyed spending time in Grayling, MI, being outdoors, hunting for Indian artifacts as well as reptiles and amphibians. Dave also enjoyed collecting antique bicycles and anything rusty. He had a passion for wood working and chainsaw carving, focusing primarily on Indians and birds of prey. Dave's raw artistic talent won him several awards in his carving craft. He was a rocker at heart and enjoyed going to concerts. What he cherished most was spending time with his family and friends, especially his favorite girl, Ella. Dave was a fun loving, easy going guy who will be missed by so many, "Rock N Roll." Surviving are his children, Jacob Burchell, Jamie (Cody Gore) Burchell; brother, Harvey Burchell; granddaughter, Ella and one more on the way, as well as many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck. The family will receive friends at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Allen Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be directed to Crane Creek Wildlife Research.