Roy D. Darlage

Roy D. Darlage, age 85, of Vallonia, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Darlage was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he held several church offices. Roy was the former owner of Brownstown Frozen Food Locker, and he was also a life-time farmer. He was an original member of the GrassyFork Volunteer Fire Department, served on the Township Advisory Board, and was an insurance agent for First Farmers Insurance. Roy also served in the United States Air Force in 1960. Roy loved and cherished his family and his farm. He enjoyed square dancing with his wife, and he was an avid Cincinnati Reds baseball fan. Born on November 6, 1938, in Brownstown, Roy was the son of Clarence and Verna (Pollert) Darlage, both of whom preceded him in death. On April 2, 1961, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, he married Elberta A. Tape, and she survives in Vallonia. Survivors also include one son, Stan D. Darlage of Vallonia; two daughters: Deborah S. (Mike) Woods of Brownstown, and Rhonda G. (Jack) Terrell of Vallonia; five grandchildren: Ashley Chapman, Trista Hart, Colin (Olivia) Woods, Dane Darlage (Chesney Johnson), and Carson Darlage; two great-grandchildren: Blakely Hart and Beckham Hart; one sister, Shirley Stuckwisch of Brownstown; and two sisters-in-law: Velma Nierman of Brownstown and Elberta Darlage of Brownstown. Besides his parents, Roy was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lori Kay Darlage; daughter-in-law, Emily Darlage; two brothers: H. Richard Darlage and Donald Darlage; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Erna Tape; brothers-in-law: Harlann Tape, Wayne Nierman, and Fred Stuckwisch, Jr.; and sisters-in-law: Delores Melton, Donna Tape Downing, and Virginia Darlage. Funeral services for Roy D. Darlage will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, with Pastor Joel Meyer officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Interment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, Parsonage Fund or Donor's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. Online memorials and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com