Darrell R. Larkin
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Darrell R. Larkin, 100, of Hillsboro, born May 11, 1921, passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
Darrell graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and attended Ohio State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943. He later served in the Ohio Air National Guard and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel before his retirement. He logged more than 7700 flying hours in more than two dozen different types of military aircraft and earned many medals and commendations during his career.
In addition to his military career, Darrell also worked as a corporate pilot, private flying instructor, pilot certification instructor and product design engineer for a local manufacturing company. In his later years, Darrell enjoyed volunteering at the Highland County Airport.
In addition to his passion for aviation, Darrell also enjoyed woodworking, music and poetry. He is loved and will be missed by his family and many friends in Ohio and across the country.
He is survived by his brother, Don and sister, Ruthann; niece, Leigh Ann (Jim) Kleinschnitz and their sons and grandchildren; nephew, David (Sheryl) Senne and their daughter and grandchildren; and nephew, Charles (Ann) Senne and their daughters and grandchildren. Darrell is also survived by his stepchildren, Myra Sellers, Mary (Jim) Spahr and their son, and Mike Sellers; and a host of other cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence; father, George; and wife, Janet.
A graveside service will be Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hightop Cemetery near Samantha. Leo Kuhn will officiate. The Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions to the Order of Daedalians, the Highland District Hospital or to another charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
Darrell graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and attended Ohio State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943. He later served in the Ohio Air National Guard and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel before his retirement. He logged more than 7700 flying hours in more than two dozen different types of military aircraft and earned many medals and commendations during his career.
In addition to his military career, Darrell also worked as a corporate pilot, private flying instructor, pilot certification instructor and product design engineer for a local manufacturing company. In his later years, Darrell enjoyed volunteering at the Highland County Airport.
In addition to his passion for aviation, Darrell also enjoyed woodworking, music and poetry. He is loved and will be missed by his family and many friends in Ohio and across the country.
He is survived by his brother, Don and sister, Ruthann; niece, Leigh Ann (Jim) Kleinschnitz and their sons and grandchildren; nephew, David (Sheryl) Senne and their daughter and grandchildren; and nephew, Charles (Ann) Senne and their daughters and grandchildren. Darrell is also survived by his stepchildren, Myra Sellers, Mary (Jim) Spahr and their son, and Mike Sellers; and a host of other cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence; father, George; and wife, Janet.
A graveside service will be Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hightop Cemetery near Samantha. Leo Kuhn will officiate. The Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions to the Order of Daedalians, the Highland District Hospital or to another charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.