Darrell L. Ralston Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Darrell L. Ralston, 91, of Ash St., Celina, Ohio, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Laurels of Shane Hill. He was born on August 13, 1922 in Miami County to the late Verdi and Nellie (Allen) Ralston. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He married Wilma M. Barker on June 8, 1947 and she survives at Shane Hill. He is survived by his daughter Mary (Greg) Schumm and his three grandsons and their families, Dr. Jeremy (Michelle), Jason (Kate), Joel (Cassie) and great grandchildren, Henry, Maggie, Presley, Hayden and Bennett. Darrell served his country in the Navy, traveling the world during World War II. Darrell owned his own Agricultural Limestone Spreading business and later retired from Aeroquip in Van Wert. Darrell was a 65 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a Past Master six times and Past President of the 4th Masonic District. He served as District Deputy Grand Master three times. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and Past President of Aug-Mer 32 Degree Club. Darrell had many hobbies. He was a very talented woodworker and craftsman, In his early years, he was a baseball umpire and ran the chains for the Parkway football program. For five years Darrell and Tom Huston of Coldwater, reconditioned 178 bicycles and delivered them to needy children on Christmas Eve. Each morning, Darrell went to Northomoor Golf Course for coffee and conversation, which kept him young at heart. He was competitive golfer who had multiple holes in one. When his grandsons were growing up, he loved attending their activities. Funeral rites will be held at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, Friends may call from 2 to 6 on Sunday, December 29. A Masonic and Military memorial service will be held from six to seven with Pastor Tom Brunstrup officiating. Memorial gifts may be given to the Shrine Hospital for children.

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Darrell L. Ralston

August 13, 1922 - December 24, 2013