Darrell E. Flocken

Darrell E. Flocken, age 71, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on July 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on December 11, 1954, in Hershey, Pennsylvania to the late Harry William Flocken and Anna Ruth (Geyer) Flocken. After graduating from Hershey High School, he briefly worked at the Hershey Chocolate Factory. In 1976 after leaving the factory he joined Toledo Scale (currently Mettler Toledo).

During his 38-year career at Mettler Toledo, Darrell made significant contributions across the company. Beginning as a Field Service Technician and then transitioning to Technical Service at the home office, he gained valuable customer experience that prepared him to advance into progressively elevated leadership roles. He led the Weights and Measures division and successfully secured the complex government approvals required to sell the company's products at the local, state, national, and international levels. He established the groundwork for the company's continued success beyond his retirement in 2013. Darrell’s sought after expertise led him to join the National Council on Weights and Measures (NCWM) in 2014 as a Specialist for the National Type Evaluation Program. In this role, he evaluated weighing devices to ensure compliance with national standards and performed audits at manufacturing facilities around the world through NCWM's Verified Conformity Assessment Program. Until his semi-retirement in January 2025, Darrell was an invaluable resource to the weighing industry worldwide, known for his technical expertise, integrity, and desire to advance the industry.

In Darrell’s spare time he enjoyed reading, woodworking, golf, target shooting, tinkering with cars/motorcycles, grilling, and taking the boat out on the lake. A lot of his time was spent building furniture and renovating their home and cabin. He was happiest spending time with his family and young granddaughters.

Darrell was preceded in death by his sister Gladys Gipe, brother-in-law Richard Gipe, and brother Justin Flocken.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 41 years, Monica (Menzel) Flocken; children, Gina (Kyle) Bigler, and Tyler (Leslie) Flocken; granddaughters, Camry and Aubrey Bigler, Haley and Madeline Flocken; sister-in-law Marion (Tesno) Flocken; nephews, Dale Gipe, Mark Flocken and other extended family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Friday, July 31, 2026 at St. Brendan the Navigator Church, 4475 Dublin Road in Hilliard. Guests will be received by the family immediately following the Mass from 11:00am – 1:00PM for fellowship and visitation.

Family and friends will process to Resurrection Cemetery for interment services.