Delmar Ray Stoller

Delmar Ray Stoller, 88, of Paulding, passed into eternity Saturday evening, December 21, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born at home April 12, 1925, the youngest son of Jacob and Bertha (Huber) Stoller. He and his three older brothers, Roy, Loren and William, were raised on the family farm due south of Briceton in Paulding County.

At age 16, Delmar surrendered his heart to Jesus and was baptized November 2, 1941, to become a member of the Apostolic Christian Church for 72 years. Upon graduation from Haviland-Scott High School in 1943, Delmar farmed with his dad, two brothers and uncle Albert Stoller, a deaf-mute who was an influential mentor for him.

On November 5, 1950, he married Marguerite Mary (Gerber) Stoller, daughter of Fred and Katherine (Kipfer) Gerber. Their married was blessed with four children, Ray, Rod, Mardel and Carol.

Early on, Delmar provided for his family via agriculture and a poultry farm, transitioning to a 30-year plant management career with Erie Haven Ready Mix plants in New Haven and Fort Wayne, Ind. He retired in 1989, remaining active with part-time work at Insource Technologies in Paulding, Custom Assembly in Haviland and including 15 years at Publix Supermarket in Sarasota, Fla.

His lifelong passion was living for Christ and supporting his church in Latty and Sarasota, with an unrestrained love and commitment for his wife and family, coupled with firm loyalty and appreciation for his friends and country. He sincerely believed in the Bible principle of teaching his children the way that they should go, so that when they were old, they would not depart from it. Nothing gave him greater joy and purpose in life than to sing and hear the Gospel proclaimed in word and song. His most valuable possession was his faith and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Delmar is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marguerite; his children, Ray (Carol) of Paulding, Rodney (LeAnn) of Van Wert, Mardel (Robert) Dotterer of Rittman and Carol (William) Eisenmann of Woodburn, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Helen Stoller; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins of the Stoller/Huber, Gerber/Kipfer heritage.

Delmar was preceded in death by his parents, older brothers, and infant great-grandsons Sage and Sawyer Pelfrey, whom he believed will be with Christ to welcome him into Heaven’s Glory.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, at Latty Apostolic Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Monday, December 23, at Latty Apostolic Christian Church’s Fellowship Hall.

Preferred memorials: Country Inn Enhanced Living Center in Paulding or the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, c/o Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Online condolences may be left at www.denherderfh.com.