Daryn Richard Straley

ATHENS – Dr. (LTC) Daryn Straley, 44, of Athens, was taken suddenly from this life on Saturday, December 19, 2015, following a car accident. He is lovingly remembered as an adoring “papa” and husband, a nature enthusiast, and a committed medical professional, who was deeply devoted to his students, his patients and his Cystic Fibrosis research, pursued on behalf of his daughter, Lilly. He is revered for the passion with which he approached his many and diverse interests, which included beekeeping, alpine skiing, running and the enjoyment of all things German. Born January 2, 1971, Dr. Straley was raised in the Salt Lake City area. He graduated with honors from Beavercreek High School in Ohio, the University of Utah, and Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. His dedicated military service to the U.S. Air Force and Army Reserves included deployments to South Korea, Germany, Iraq, Ghana and Belgium. Most recently, Dr. Straley served as a physician and associate professor at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, W.Va. Previously, he served at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Straley is survived by his seven-year old daughter, Lillian Straley, and loving wife, Katherine Straley; his mother, Lynnae Klishko, and “soul-father,” Vadim Klishko; his parents-in-law, Ruth and Hank Lapp; his brother/sister-in-law Alex Lapp and Debbie Parry; his father, Richard Straley; his brother, Ken Straley; and many beloved friends and colleagues. Visitation hours will take place from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, January 2, at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home, 168 Morris Avenue, Athens. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Lynda Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Dr. Straley may contribute to his daughter’s college education and medical needs. Checks made out to “Lillian Straley” can be mailed or hand-delivered to Peoples Bank at 801 East State St., Athens, OH 45701. Gifts also can be made online at www.gofundme.com/LillyS. You may sign the online guestbook or send the family a private message of sympathy at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.