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Lester R. Darr

Darr Lester

Lester R. Darr, 88, of Kentwood, MI and formerly of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Trillium Woods Hospice in Byron Center, MI. He was born on March 28, 1930 in Fremont, OH, the son of Urban F. and Hadie (Giebel) Darr.

Lester married Irene L. Woodman on May 23, 1992 in Grand Rapids, MI and she survives.
He was a truck driver for forty years in which during that time, he owned and operated his own truck, worked for Ohio Liquid Disposal, Chemical Waste Management and retiring in 1994 from Brooks Distributing. Lester was a Charter Member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of the Fremont Moose and Eagles. He enjoyed time with his children on his boat at Put in Bay, playing Euchre, dominos, fishing, and spending his winters in Florida.

Lester is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Irene L. Darr, Kentwood, MI; children, David (Paula Halbach) Darr, of Minnesota, Vicki (John) Darr-Miller, Dublin, OH, Cheri Darr-Stroempl, Fremont, OH, Deborah (Rich Doney) Darr Baker, Burgoon, OH, James (Kirstin) Darr, Sugarloaf, PA, Paula (Rick) Velez, Derwood, MD, Brian (Kimberly) Darr, Covington, LA; bonus children of Michigan, Sheryl (Bob) Vanportfliet, Susan Banfill, Tracy (David) Langerak, Patricia Banfill, Douglas (Jan) Banfill; brothers, Raymond (Dorothy) Darr, Fremont, OH and Charles (Dee) Darr, Toledo, OH; thirty three grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation: Monday, January 7, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH 43420 with Fr. Chris Kardzis officiating.

Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH

Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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  1. Joan Knight

    January 7, 2019 at 2:04 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. I viewed the memorial video and saw what a loving dad/granddad he must have been. I see a resemblance to my uncle Bud Gonya. I am a Darr relative, and this was posted to our facebook site “Darr-Gonya Family and reunion” by a cousin. You have our sympathy.
    Joan Burkett Knight, grand daughter of Louise Darr Gonya. Louise and Lester were first cousins.

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  2. Scott Miller and Dave Barr Clermont Florida

    January 7, 2019 at 3:37 am

    Our deepest sympathy to the entire family of Uncle Les Darr. A life well lived, a loving family and many good memories.
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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  3. Marilyn and Glenn Weyant

    January 7, 2019 at 3:43 am

    We will fondly remember the years at the West Harbor Yacht Club , Put In Bay , Corner Cafe and later in as neighbors in Florida marilyn and glenn weyant

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  4. Mary Pfefferle

    January 7, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    We send our condolences to the family!
    Dean and Mary (Darr) Pfefferle

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  5. Barb Albert

    January 7, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    Irene, we are very sorry to hear of Les’ passing. I appreciate the good neighbors you both were to my folks and Lesley. You and your family will certainly be in our prayers. In sympathy & friendship, Les and Barb (Kaminski) Albert

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  6. Faith Mango TRI

    January 7, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    So sorry for your loss

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  7. Nathaniel Horn

    January 7, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    Thoughts and Prayers for the Darr Family. He was a awesome Grandfather and part of why I Drive Truck for a living. Lots of Great Childhood Memories.

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  8. Cyndi Johnson

    January 7, 2019 at 10:41 pm

    To Jim and Paula.
    Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
    I have fond memories of Mr. Darr from Atkinson School Days on..
    Know, I am praying for you and your family.
    May God give you comfort and strength in this your hour of bereavement…

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  9. Jeanne & Pete Traaseth

    January 7, 2019 at 11:09 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to you Dave and Paula, and the entire Darr family.
    Pete and Jeanne (Halbach) Traaseth

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  10. Stephen & Julie (Darr) Robb

    January 8, 2019 at 3:54 am

    thoughts & prayers to the family of Lester, its been years since I’ve seen the family, the pictures paint a beautiful gentle man that loved his family.
    Many Blessings

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  11. Associated Buyers Inc

    January 8, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    To the Family of Lester Darr
    May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.
    With Deepest Sympathy

    Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
    Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz

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