FREDERICKTOWN – Darl R. Tingley, 81, of Fredericktown, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1939, in Mansfield, to the late Charles and Corrine (Roether) Tingley.
Darl loved farming and being a 4-H leader. He was a township trustee and an elder at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Darl retired from American Electric as a toolmaker. He was a member of the Kokosing Valley Tractor Club and owner of a threshing machine which was demonstrated at the Knox County Fair and various festivals around the county. His hobby was restoring antique John Deere tractors and working with wood. Darl was a member of the American Legion Post 500 in Fredericktown. He was a 32 degree Mason and member of the Thrall Lodge #170 in Fredericktown, Knights Templar, Royal Arch Mason and Kam Ram Groto.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy (Hunt) Tingley; sons, Dwight (Eric Dupler) Tingley, Brad Tingley, Jerry (Stephanie) Cook; daughters, Darlene (Cliff) Romine, Julie Haldeman; grandchildren, Madison and Andrea Romine, Aaron (Melanie) Haldeman, Lindsey (Steve) Sikora, Garrett (Hailey) Haldeman, Joshua (Megan) Cook, Jordan Cook, Austin Cook; and seven great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents Darl is preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Tingley; mother in law, Ruth Staley; father in law, Walter Staley; sister and brother in law, Carrol (Donald) Ryan.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 2, from 3-6 p.m. at the Snyder Funeral Home, 33 E. College St., Fredericktown, OH 43019, with a masonic service starting at 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Shauck Cemetery with Military honors provided by the Richland County Joint Veterans Service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Waterford Church of Christ, 20545 Waterford Road, Fredericktown, OH 43019.
The Snyder Funeral Home in Fredericktown is honored to serve the family of Darl R. Tingley.
