David E. Saven

David E. Saven, 82, of Painesville, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, with family by his side. He was born April 1, 1943, in Salem, Massachusetts and grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from Kansas State University, where he met and married the love of his life, Theresa Gronau. After graduating, Dave began a long career, initially as a nuclear engineer with the General Electric Company. Early on, he and his family moved often and lived in multiple parts of the country, mostly in the Midwest. In 1980, he accepted a position at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, and the family settled in Northeast Ohio. He subsequently transitioned to the local utility, now known as FirstEnergy Corp., where his emphasis shifted to human performance and employee concerns. He retired in 2005. Dave eagerly pursued activities with his family, friends and community. He was an avid golfer and sports fan. He loved to travel with family and friends and over his lifetime crafted many adventures by car, plane, boat, motorcycle, or convertible. In his younger years, you could often catch him on the basketball court, at the bowling alley or out fishing. He was a longtime member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Concord, Ohio, where he was an active parishioner and volunteer for many years. His greatest achievement was the life and family he built with Theresa (Teri) over 41 years. “The Saven Seven” expanded to include spouses and six amazing grandchildren. He cherished family gatherings watching his kids orchestrate delicious feasts, while his only task was to bring the wine. “We are blessed,” he would often say. Survivors include: his daughters, Chantel (Jeff) Bartsch and Tiffany (David) Taylor; his sons, Jeffery (Phoebe Qi) Saven, Gregory Saven, and Taylor (Julie) Saven; his grandchildren, Celestina, Helena, Isaac, Ella, Levi and Noa; and his companions in adventure of 20 years, Ann Grimm and her family. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Theresa Saven; his parents, Nils and Katherine Saven; his stepmother, Beatrice Saven; and his sister, Linda Saven. The family will receive friends to celebrate David’s life from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A service to conclude the gathering will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family inurnment will be in Mentor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve: David Simpson Hospice House. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

David E. Saven

April 1, 1943 - December 1, 2025