The Estate of Ralph B. Rethman Auction

Darke County Probate Number: 25-1-205; Executors: Diane Wenning and Sam Suter

AUCTION: 4-Tracts Of Land

Auction: The Ralph Rethman Estate Auction

Date: Saturday June 6, 2026

Auction Start Time: 9:00 AM

Equipment Live Webcast: 11:15 AM

Real Estate To Selling Time: 12:00 Noon

Auction Location: 7448 Old St. Rt. 242, Versailles, OH, 45380

Real Estate Open House: Wednesday May 6, From 5:00-7:00PM

Auction Firm: Arling Auctioneers LLC.

Real Estate Brokerage: Arling Real Estate LLC.

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TRACT 1: This real estate being 7448 Old S.R. 242, being part of Parcel Number: N55-0-311-22-00-0020300, Section 22 of Richland Township, County of Darke, State of Ohio. This real estate approximately containing 80.5000 acres more or less with 58.2020 acres of tillable ground, and 11.2080 acres of woods. The farm has average tiling and is in the Versailles school district. On this property also resides a two-story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 1900. This homesite comes with two concrete floor barns and grain bins.

TRACT 2: This real estate being 0 Old S.R. 242, being part of Parcel Number: N55-0-311-22-00-0020100, Section 22 of Richland Township, County of Darke, State of Ohio. This real estate approximately containing 107.0020 acres more or less with 106.6440 acres of tillable. This acreage is from a new survey (see info packet). The farm has average tiling and is in the Versailles school district.

TRACT 3: This real estate being 0 Old S.R. 242, being part of Parcel Number: N55-0-311-27-00-00-10600, Section 27 of Richland Township, County of Darke, State of Ohio. This real estate approximately containing 54.6400 acres more or less with 52.8790 acres of tillable ground. The farm has average tiling and is in the Versailles school district.

TRACT 4: This real estate being 0 S.R. 47, being part of Parcel Number: N55-0-311-22-00-00-40100, Section 22 of Richland Township, County of Darke, State of Ohio. This real estate approximately containing 32.8860 acres more or less with 30.6890 acres of tillable. The farm has average tiling and is in the Versailles school district.

TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: $50,000 down day of auction on each Tract, balance at closing within 30 days. The real estate will be selling with NO CONTINGENCIES! Possession of the house and buildings on Tract 1 to be at closing. Possession of Tract 1 grain bins, and all farmland on all remaining Tracts to be January 1, 2027. There is NO Buyer’s Premium on this auction. Seller to pay all taxes and assessments prorated to the date of closing. Any and all inspections must be completed prior to the day of auction at the buyers’ expense, please schedule with Auctioneers. Real Estate to sell by-the-acre. All acreage determinations derived from the Darke County Auditor. The Real Estate & Auction Co. represent the Seller. Real Estate is selling with reserve. Check with your lender for financing & come to the auction prepared to bid. NOTE: Contact the auctioneers, Frank Arling or Brandon Arling, for information packet.

Open House: Wednesday May 6, 2026, from 5-7 P.M. or by appointment

VEHICLES, TOOLS, TRACTOS

NOTE: Tractors and Vehicles To Sell Via Live Webcast Starting At 11:15, Online Bidding Exclusively At ArlingAuctioneers.com

2015 Ford F-150 Lariat, crew cab, 3.5L V6 Eco-Boost, 100,045 miles; 2011 Nissan Murano AWD convertible, leather int., V6, 73,270 miles; 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis LS with 193,117 miles; 1953 Pontiac #8 coupe in good condition; 1953 McCormick Farmall Super M; 1954 McCormick Farmall Super H; 1957 McCormick Farmall 450 T/A; Allis Chalmers D-10 tractor with belly mower; Ferguson 35 tractor; Stihl chainsaws; gas and cordless weed eaters; Smith’s AC welder; Chicago drill press; bench grinder; Kennedy rolling tool boxes and cabinets; large bench vise; anvil; shop press; 2,200 lb. engine hoist; welding tables; torch set; parts washer; Coleman 2500 psi power washer; 2-wheel trailer; metal shelving; iron piles; tires; log chains; electric motors;  S.S. milk pales; I-Beams; reconditioned buggy/wagon; battery charger; live trap; extension cords; hand and mechanics tools; and more!

HOUSEHOLD, COLLECTIBLES

Whirlpool o/u fridge freezer; dinette with 6 chairs; kitchen wares and appliances; upholstered furniture; Sony TV; wood round dinette with 4 chairs; Farmall Super M 1/8 scale die cast tractor; Whirlpool washer and dryer, white; filing cabinet; metal toys; rods and reels; Bradley smoker; hand and garden tools; adult medical equipment; Bud Light clock; vintage furniture and décor; lamps and oil lamps; ; and more!

OWNER: The Estate of Ralph B. Rethman

Darke Co. Probate No: 25-1-205 ; Executors: Diane Wenning and Sam Suter

Porta-Pot: MSI        Lunch Stand: Provided                       Clerk: Treva Fortkamp

Terms: Any statements made day of sale supersedes prior statements or advertisements, not responsible for accidents. All sales are “as is” and all sales final. Portions of this auction may be recorded. Auctioneers licensed by the State of Ohio. Licensed Real Estate Agents in Ohio. Go to our web sites for pictures at www.arlingauctioneers.com or auctionzip.com (ID#4606). 

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PHOTO GALLERY:

Real Estate Gallery First, Personal Property Gallery Located After The Real Estate Photos.