Wayne J. Darr, 84, of Helena, OH passed away on March 23, 2019 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, OH. He was born on January 6, 1935 in Fremont, OH the son of Rudolph “RJ” and Mary (Wasserman) Darr. He was a 1953 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Wayne served in the US Army from 1954-56.
Wayne married Suzanne F. Krupp on March 2, 1957 at Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, OH and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2018. Wayne was an owner/operator truck driver for Teamsters Local 20, Toledo, OH. He drove for Matlack from 1966-82, Continental Express 1982-87 and US Truck from 1987 until he retired in 1992.
Wayne was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion, Moose, Eagles and K of C. He enjoyed working on his property and taking care of his home. Wayne loved spending time with his family.
Wayne is survived by his children, Ann (Garry) Deskins, Lancaster, OH, Ron (Holly) Darr, Trumbull, CT, Lynn (James) Crum, Pataskala, OH, Kay (Melih) Darr-Dimbiloglu, Columbus, OH and Kyle (Denise) Darr, Fremont; siblings, William (Agnes) Darr and Janet Magrum both of Fremont; seven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren and ten step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Suzanne Darr; siblings, John Darr, Grace Pfieffer, Mary Chudzinski, Rosalyn Shondell, Sylvia Celek and Celine Novitski.
Visitation: Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, March 28, 2019; 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 709 Croghan St., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to the mass at church.
Memorials: Birchard Public Library
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Joan Knight
March 24, 2019 at 4:11 amThe Burkett Family sends much sympathy to the Darr Family. Mom Ethel and Wayne were second cousins. Rest In Peace
Holly Darr
March 24, 2019 at 12:39 pmA wonderful man…a wonderful father-in-law- he will be greatly missed! ❤️
linda gegorski
March 25, 2019 at 10:38 amSincere sympathy to all the family with prayers/thoughts!!
Bonnie S. Dietrich
March 25, 2019 at 5:22 pmThe Schoenborn Family sends its love and sympathy to our cousins, and to our extended
family of Uncle Wayne. We have special memories of his warmth, humor, and patience.
We are so sorry for your loss and send our prayers and support.
Sincerely,
Bonnie (Dietrich), Vince, Mike, Pat (Witt) and John Schoenborn
Valerie K Karbler
March 25, 2019 at 5:27 pmSo sorry for your loss
Janet Lytle Patterson
March 25, 2019 at 9:12 pmWith deepest sympathy
Janet Lytle Patterson Class of 1953
Associated Buyers Inc.
March 26, 2019 at 2:13 pmWith Deepest to the Darr Family
In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz
Ted Harry
March 26, 2019 at 9:44 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. When this happens in our family we need more than human strength. God and his Son can provide what we need. Please review these scriptures : John 5:28-29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.” Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Daniel Magrum
March 27, 2019 at 2:10 amTo the entire Darr family,
So sorry to learn of Uncle Wayne’s passing. May you feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father wrap around you and offer you peace and comfort.
Dan fondly remembers Uncle Wqyne and his green semi, when he drove for Matlack.
Anna Mae Draper
March 27, 2019 at 3:28 pmPlease accept my sympathy – only knew him through your Mother , enjoyed talking with him. An old friend & classmate of Suzanne.I just can’t believe how death can sneak up on you.. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Sincerely ,
marilyn-glenn weyant
March 27, 2019 at 8:00 pmYou have our deepest sympathy on the death of Wayne He and Suzanne were good friends for many years marilyn and glenn weyant