Dallas Critchet Obituary

Dallas Critchet

Dallas Critchet, 81, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 5, 1942, at Lima Memorial Hospital, the son of Dale and Cartha (Fetters) Critchet. He married Jenny L. Fenstermaker on June 29, 1979, and she preceded him in death Aug. 25, 2023.

Dallas graduated from Salem High School in 1960 and attended Tiffin University, where he played basketball. In the early 1960s, he began working at National Machinery and then for Capital Aluminum and Glass. He retired from Hancock County Maintenance Department in 2010. Dallas enjoyed doing anything outside. Camping was one of his greatest pleasures, the other being present at all of the events the grandchildren were involved in from dance recitals and horse shows to basketball and baseball games and don't forget the choir concerts. Dallas was always there.

Dallas' survivors include his son, Darrin Critchet; daughter, Jill (Phil) Critchet-Burdue; grandchildren, K.C. Critchet, Tyler Livesay, and Carter and Raigan Critchet-Burdue; sisters, Barb Theleritis and Sandy (Mark) Micheli; brother, Jim (Em) Reile; sister-in-law, Marilyn Critchet; first wife, Judy (Ruben) Rendon; and many other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; second wife; and son, Dallas "Tim" Critchet; brother, Denny Critchet; and brother-in-law, Chris Theleritis.

Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Dallas' funeral and burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards Hancock County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.