PAULDING, OH: Darwin B. Riley, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN. Darwin was born on June 15, 1938 in Paulding, OH to the late Orville and Valera (Vance) Riley. On September 23, 1961 he married Ursula Goble, who survives. Darwin worked as a self-employed farmer until his retirement in 2018. He was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Darwin’s favorite pastimes were horseback riding, farming, and watching all of his grandchildren’s sporting events. Along with his loving wife, Ursula, Darwin is survived by his children: Terry (Stacey) Riley, Paulding, OH; Ryan Riley, Cincinnati, OH; Melinda Riley, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: Jarod Riley, Justin (Courtney) Riley, Dylan Welch, Morgan Riley, Brandon Riley, Leah Riley, Carly Riley; great grandchildren: Cody Riley, Vivienne and Valerie Riley. Darwin is also preceded in death by his daughter, Renee Riley; sisters, Karen Schwab and Marlene Stoller. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the church at St. Paul Cemetery. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 9:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Darwin’s memory to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or the Paulding Veteran’s Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www. denherderfh.com.
