Dale William Darst

Dale William Darst, 92, of Cheshire, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his home in Cheshire, Ohio. He was born on October 1, 1929 at his home in Middleport, Ohio, son of the late Cash and Sadie Darst. Bill was married to Charlene Marie Ward on July 30, 1950. He was a member of Cheshire Baptist Church. Bill was a graduate of Cheshire High School. He worked several years for New York Central at the Hobson Yard. He then worked at the Kyger Creek Power Plant for 35 years and was known as “Dusty.” While employed and after retirement, he worked the farm he was raised on since the age of two. Bill was known as “Gramps” to both family and friends. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. Surviving are his five children, Joan (Ron) Cornelius of Cheshire, Jane Fletcher of Henderson Nevada, Mark (Jackie) Darst of Cheshire, Steven (Jennifer) Darst of Mason, Ohio, and Judy (Thurman) Smith of Cheshire; grandchildren, Jennifer (Steven) Riegel, Joe (Sarah) Cornelius, Sean (Krin) Fletcher, Kurt (Ashley) Fletcher, Adam (Priscilla) Darst, Mallory (Heath) Massie, Bryce (Krystal) Darst, Casey (Nik) Schroeder, Kirby (Carl) Pickl, Wesley (Joshua) Tarwater, Jonathan Darst, Kayla (Bryce) Taylor, Will (Kayla) Smith, and Rachael Smith; 20 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Charlene; his parents; a grandson, Timothy Ronald Cornelius; and three sisters, Gertrude Darst, Helen Bradbury, and Maxine Schilling. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Cheshire Baptist Church food pantry. Mail donations to Cheshire Baptist Church 8046 State Route 7, Cheshire, OH 45620. Pallbearers will be Joe Cornelius, Adam Darst, Sean Fletcher, Kurt Fletcher, Bryce Darst, Will Smith, Jonathan Darst, and Steven Riegel. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.