- Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Drollinger, age 60, of Lakeview, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Otterbein Cridersville Care Center following an extended illness.
On April 17, 1961, Jeff was born in Marion, Ohio, the third of four children of the late Robert E. and Joyce J. (Messenger) Drollinger. He graduated from River Valley High School in the class of 1979.
Shortly after graduating, Jeff worked at his aunt's Drive Thru in Kenton, where he met a young lady, Rhonda Martin, while "shooting the loop" around the square. Wanting to see her again, Jeff asked around until he figured out where she lived, stopping by when she was helping her father cut wood, and from there the rest is history. They were married on June 12, 1982, and have been by each other's side ever since. Together they shared thirty nine years of marriage and lovingly raised two sons: Jordan and Kyle.
After the Drive Thru, Jeff worked for several years for Wyandot Snacks in Marion. Jeff and Rhonda then moved to Lima, where he worked for Metokote, powder coating car parts. Thirteen years later, they moved to Lakeview, where he loved working for Tri-County Community Action Committee (CAC). He helped make homes handicap accessible for those in need, building ramps, installing wider doors, etc. He truly found his purpose helping others in need.
In June of 2021, Jeff and Rhonda were baptized in their faith, by Pastor David Moore of the church they were members, Christ United Methodist Church in Lakeview. He also was a member of the Eagles Lodge of Lakeview.
A skilled craftsman, Jeff could build or fix most anything he put his mind to. He loved building kitchen cabinets, islands, etc. and even did full room remodels for several people. Whenever you couldn't find Jeff, all you had to do was go to his garage, where he would be "tinkering" on something. He also was a big NASCAR fan, always pulling for his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Sr. #3, and he enjoyed OSU football.
A "gentle giant", Jeff may have had a rough exterior, but he was a softy on the inside. He lived for helping others, putting the needs of others before his own, making him the consummate volunteer. He also was very hard working and super particular, always going above and beyond to make the job he was working on perfect. He made fast friends everywhere he went, always catching your name first, going out of his way to be as sweet and respectful to everyone as possible.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rhonda Drollinger; two sons: Jordan (Natasha Holycross) Drollinger, and Kyle (Chelsea Kirkpatrick) Drollinger Sr.; four grandchildren: Kyle Drollinger Jr., Bailey George, and David and Charlie Warner; three siblings: Becky Richardson, Robert (Jan) Drollinger, and Sara (Robert) Dailey; sister-in-law, Tammy Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Including his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Rob Richardson; step-mother, Peggy (Roseberry) Drollinger; father-in-law, James Martin; and mother-in-law, Juanita Martin.
Services will be observed privately by his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 110 Brown St, Lakeview, OH 43331.
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1961 - 2021 (60 years)
