Daryl Hollenbaugh

HOLLENBAUGH, Daryl, age 81 of Gratis, OH., passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday April 17, 2019. He was born on August 10, 1937 in Gratis, OH to his parents Herman and Ethel (Smith) Hollenbaugh. He was a Gratis High School graduate, class of 1955 and an Army Veteran who served his country from 1956-1958 in Germany. Daryl loved spending time with his family, he was a family man who enjoyed fishing, and in his younger years coon hunting and car enthusiast. He was a volunteer fireman for 30 years, former fire chief of the Gratis Fire Department and a former member of the Gratis E.M.S as well as a member of the Gratis Lions’s Club, a member of the First Brethren Church and the Gratis Eagles #4289. He retired from Armco after 32 years, then became a delivery driver for McCoy Oil and retired from ODOT for Preble County with 10 years of service. He is survived by his three children; Gary (Nancy) Hollenbaugh of Eaton, OH., Traci (Rick) Kurtz of Gratis, OH., and April (David) Bruns of Sunman, IN., along with 6 grandchildren; Matthew, Megan, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Sarah and Harley, and 4 great grandchildren; Eden, Wesson, Blaine and Scarlett. He was also survived by his brother, Larry (Linda) Hollenbaugh of West Alexandria, his sisters; Barbara Doench of Camden, OH., Judy (Jerry) Thomas of Gratis, OH., Neysa (Bob) Shannon of Gratis, OH., a sister in law, Donna Stubbs of of Eaton, OH., and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Ethel, of 53 years, his parents and his brother, Gary Stubbs. Visitation will be held at the First Brethren Church on Monday April 22, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral will take place on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 12:00P.M. with a viewing 1 hour prior. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery Gratis, OH. In lou of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton (324 Wilmington Ave) for the great care and comfort provided to our dad. For condolences please visit: www.lindloffzimmerman.com