Darin L. Newmyer

Darin L. Newmyer (52) of Shelby passed September 7, 2018 surrounded by his family at the Cleveland Clinic following a heart attack. He was born December 19, 1965 in Willard to Robert and Carole (Duley) Newmyer. Darin was a truck driver for over 30 years. His love for trucking came from his father. Darin started working for Dutchmaid in Celeryville when he was 18. He then worked for K&P in Willard from 1988-1990 where he received a new truck with his name on the door and was the first driver to drive to Utah. Next he worked for CCX from 1990-2003. During that time he competed for 2 years in state competitions, won a state competition and competed in Nationals. He received safe driving pins each year at CCX. Darin’s dream came true when he bought his own truck and drove for Estes in 2004. Following Estes he sold his truck and worked for Holland. When Holland laid off, Darin went to work at Linde delivering garage doors. He then started driving over the road for Wal-Mart. Darin loved working at Wal-Mart and always remarked “like family.” To Darin his faith, family and friends were very important to him. He loved NASCAR, OSU and being with family at home. Darin will be greatly missed by all.

Darin is survived by his mother: Carole Newmyer of Celeryville, wife of 12 years: Kelly (Garrett) Newmyer of Shelby, 4 children: Kyle and Tara (Poock) Newmyer of Columbus, Jarred and Rachel (Brown) Newmyer of Medina, and twins Luke and Samantha Newmyer both at home, brother: Grant Newmyer of Tampa, FL and sister: Cyndi (Paul) Knackstedt of Lexington. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert H. Newmyer, brother: Robert A. Newmyer and sister-in-law: Christine Newmyer.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 14, 2018 from 6-8 PM at the Willard Christian Reformed Church, 4180 State Rt 103 South, Willard, OH 44890. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the church with Pastor Dave Parsons of the Zion Refuge Church officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, New Haven. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Judes through the Lindsey-Kocher Funeral Service, 323 Myrtle Ave, Willard, Ohio 44890.