Lanny E. Durnell, Sr., 74, of Lewistown, OH, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home.
Lanny was born on March 26, 1950, in Bellefontaine, OH, a son of the late Durward Odell and Peggy Ricketts Durnell. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Durnell, Sr., two sisters, Mitz Duncan, and Rita Sherer, and a brother-in-law, Donald Sherer.
Lanny is survived by his wife, Linda Beck, two children, Lanny E Durnell, Jr. of Russells Point, OH, and Stacey Sims of Bellefontaine, eight grandchildren, Brandy, Lanny III, Dominic, Trevor, Crystal, Jamie, Joey, and Amanda, several great grandchildren, three siblings, Tina Durnell, John Durnell, both of Bellefontaine, and Sue (Tom) Pagnard of Franklin, OH; a sister-in-law, Candi Durnell of Bellefontaine, and many nieces and nephews, including Mike (Kim) Durnell, Jr, Dave (Angela) Durnell and Candace (Paul) Hackenburg.
Lanny was a 1968 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. He owned and operated Durnell Painting for 52 years. Lanny was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Bellefontaine. He enjoyed fishing, and mushroom hunting, was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and loved working outside on his property, mowing, landscaping, and gardening. Lanny was caring and thoughtful, who would help anyone he saw was in need. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview. Visitation is Tuesday, April 30th from 1-3 pm, and 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.