Delbert D. Darnell Jr, age 76, died unexpectantly at his home on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009. He was born in Marion, Ohio on January 4, 1933.
He was a graduate of Akron University and served in the U.S. Army. He had worked for Louisiana Pacific Corporation as a controller for 31 years, retiring on June 13, 1997.
He was a loving husband who loved spending time with his family and enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Virginia “Jean” Darnell, daughter, Deb Lougheed (Doug), Son Jeff Darnell (Chris). 4 wonderful grandchildren, Jay Muhlenkamp (Lisa), Clay Muhlenkamp, Brittany and Tyler Darnell.
Brothers, Gerald Darnell, Arnold Darnell, Charles Darnell, Sisters Mary Hamari and Birdie Sayre. Proceeded in death by his father Delbert D.
Darnell Sr., mother Sarah Darnell and step father John Darnell. He leaves behind a host of loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 1-3 PM Sunday at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St. Wadsworth. Graveside services with military honors will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10:00 AM Monday. Please meet at the cemetery information center 9:45 AM Monday.