Marion "Tim" Darr

Marion L. "Tim" Darr, 95, of Goshen, died late Wednesday night at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born March 28, 1918 in Goshen to Merle and Hazel (Good) Darr. On April 10, 1943 he married Elaine L. Coy in Washington, D.C. She died August 27, 2012. Surviving are two daughters, Carla Darr of Elkhart, and Diane Darr of South Bend; and a sister, Phyllis (K.W.) Kurtz of Millersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Shirley Schrock; and a brother, Galen Darr. Mr. Darr was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army 3rd Armored Division Spearhead Unit in World War II in the European Theatre, 1941-1945. He worked as a shipping foreman at Syracuse Rubber Products, retiring in 1983. He was an avid golfer and member of the Wawasee Golf Club, and the Syracuse American Legion Post #223, where he held many offices locally and at the state level. Friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2013, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where a 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2013 funeral service will be held. Greencroft Chaplain Vanette Kashmer will officiate. Burial will follow in Syracuse Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project.