Darwin F. Allebach, 78, of Perkasie, PA; formerly of Telford, PA entered into rest on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Rockhill Mennonite Community.

He was the loving husband of Loraine (Hockman) Allebach for 27 years. Darwin was born in Sellersville, PA to the late Norman F. & Stella K. (Fulmer) Allebach.

He was a self-employed Farmer on his parent's farm for more than 65 years. Darwin was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church where he formerly served as an usher.

Darwin loved spending time with his family and friends. He was considered a "friend to all" by everyone who knew him. Darwin enjoyed southern gospel music, traveling and cattle hauling.
He had a radiant smile and was a hardworking man with a good sense of humor.

In addition to his wife, Darwin is survived by three daughters, Cynthia D. Nyce & husband, Gerald of Blooming Glen, PA, Sherry L. Yothers of Telford, PA, G. Darlene Nolen & husband, Gregory of Lebanon, PA; a step-daughter, Tamara R. Giesbrecht & husband, Peter of Telford, PA; two step-sons, Kendall J. Ruth & wife, Lisa of Lititz, PA, Sid J. Ruth & wife, Kristi of Telford, PA; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and three brothers, Kenneth F. Allebach of Souderton, PA, Lloyd F. Allebach of Telford, PA, Claude F. Allebach & wife, Marilyn of Telford, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, A. Lorraine Allebach, who passed away in 1987.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, 713 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania 18911 where friends may view and meet with the family from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Burial will take place on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10:00 am at Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Jubilee Ministries, 235 South 12th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com