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M. Darrell “Dutch”
McLear
M. Darrell “Dutch” McLear age 93, of Greenville passed away at 12:34 AM
on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. Darrell
was born September 17, 1925, in Darke County to the late Leonard &
Geraldine (Eley) McLear. In addition to his parents, Darrell was also
preceded in death by a son, Steven D. McLear; and a granddaughter,
Andrea McLear.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Luella C. (Yohe) McLear whom he
married December 27, 1947; daughters & sons-in-law, Gaye Lee &
Larry Noffsinger of Centerville and Jo Ella & Rick Michael of Troy;
grandchildren, Alex Noffsinger, Natalie Cantrell, Chris Michael, Pam
Schanz, D.J. Michael, Courtney Thorn and Catherine McLear; and numerous
great-grandchildren.
Darrell served in the U.S. Navy during WII. Darrell retired from the
Darke County Courthouse where he was a custodian, but was truly a
farmer at heart. Darrell loved playing cards and dominoes with family
and friends and did his best to keep the fudge tin full. Darrell was a
member of the First United Methodist Church in Greenville.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the
family in Ithaca Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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