Obituaries

UPDATE The July 10 service will be at 11:00 a.m.

Darrell L. Huber, 82, passed away July 1, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Darrell was born June 23, 1941 in Bluffton, to Gerald and Margaret Idona (Eyer) Huber who preceded him in death. On August 13, 1966 he married Kay (Richard) Huber who survives.

Darrell was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He retired as an electrician and Director of Buildings and Grounds from Bluffton University after 46 years of dedication. Darrell served in the U.S. National Guard and as a volunteer fireman for the Bluffton Fire Department; serving as chief for many years. He attended First Mennonite Church of Bluffton; and was a member of the American Legion of Bluffton and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles of Fremont. He enjoyed boating, reading, and attending sporting events for his grandchildren and for Bluffton University.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Huber; a daughter, Megan (Jacob Petitjean) Coffman; and grandchildren, Kaleigh and Ezekiel Coffman, all of Bluffton.

John Robert “Bob” Daft, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities in Bluffton, Ohio at 8:05 a.m.  He was born on December 17, 1930, to the late Olney and Beulah (Morrison) Daft. He married Edith M. Henry on Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951.  She preceded him in death on January 9, 2013.