David Alan Sagan

David Alan Sagan, 52, of Nelsonville passed away Saturday June 8, 2019 at his residence.  He was born September 26, 1966 in Berea, Ohio son of Anne Cathryn Karlsberger Sagan of Strongsville, Ohio and the late Nicholas Richard Sagan.

Dave was an Instructor/Curator at Hocking College for the past 20 years.  He was known as “The Snake Guy.” He was most at home outdoors in the natural world and in his role as Educator.  Teaching about and taking care of snakes, reptiles and birds of prey were his passion.  He loved his snakes and animals like he loved his family and friends.  He had a generous heart and a gentle nature.  He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed.

Along with his mother, David is survived by brothers, Ken (Cyndi Milluzzi) Sagan of Strongsville, Vincent Sagan of Cleveland and Brian (Gerri) Sagan of Brunswick; sisters, Debbie (Paul) Solano of Cleveland and Barbara Sagan of Lexington, Kentucky; many nieces and nephews.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held Saturday July 20, 2019 at The First Lutheran Church of Strongsville, 19419 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, Ohio 44149.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of David Alan Sagan to: Ohio Wildlife Center, 6131 Cooke Rd., Powell, Ohio 43065 or www.ohiowildlifecenter.org and Herps Alive Foundation, 1489 Garden Rd., Euclid, Ohio 44121 or https://herpsalive.weebly.com

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com