Charles Chuck Darnell

Charles “ Chuck” Henry Darnell, age 74, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born in Marion, Ohio July 1, 1943 to Wendall and Sarah (Large) Darnell. Chuck was a graduate of Marion Harding High School in Marion, Ohio. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Bowling Green State University in 1965 and Master of Education degree from the University of Toledo in 1972. He taught, coached, and was the Athletic Director at E. L. Bowsher High School, where he was also the chairman and member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was President/Owner of Darnell Painting Company for over 30 years. Chuck was involved in many organizations, primarily Painting and Decorating Contractors of American, Southside Sportsmen Club, Merickle Farley Trout Club and Toledo Junior Golf Association. Outside of work he loved golfing, hunting, fishing, and traveling with friends and family especially to Iowa, South Dakota, and Orlando. Chuck was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, mentor, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Connie Uncapher Darnell; daughters, Cherie (Ben) Rose and Corie (Mike) Chaplin; grandchildren, Adalyn, Brayden and Christina Rose and Nathan and Jacob Chaplin.; sisters, Birdie (Robert) Sayre , Mary Darnell and brother, Gerald (Marie) Darnell. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, John Darnell and brothers Delbert and Arnold Darnell. Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio. Graveside services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Marion Cemetery, 620 Delaware Avenue, Marion, Ohio 43302. Guests wishing to join us for these services please meet at the main gain of the Marion Cemetery at 12:50 for the processional to his place of rest. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Toledo Junior Golf Association, 5533 Southwyck Boulevard Suite 210, Toledo, Ohio 43614 or the Southside Sportsmen Club, 7603 Royal Timbers, Waterville, Ohio 43566 or a charity of the donor’s choice.