Darrel Gene Sasser

Darrel Gene Sasser, age 73, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1945 in Hamilton, OH to the late John B. and Minnie E. Sasser. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War; he was a member of the V.F.W. in Camden; he retired as a machinist from Parker-Hannifin in Eaton after 43 years of employment; and he was an avid baseball fan, especially watching his grandson play. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Deborah L. Sasser of Eaton; daughter Alana (Joe) Smith of Arcanum; grandsons Austin and Jason Smith of Arcanum; sister Doris “Dottie” (Jerold) Bourne of Eaton; nieces Denise (Scott) Withrow and Stacy Lawton; nephew William Bourne; several great nieces; and one great great niece. Family and friends will be received on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 11:00 am until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon at the Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH with Pastor Trevor Bridgeford officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Camden with military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard and U.S. Army. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.