Richard Durling
July 24, 1927 ~ March 1, 2020
Richard Durling
92, of Mooresville, passed away on March 1, 2020 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. Richard was born on July 24, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wilson and Gertrude Sarah (Widmier) Durling.
Richard proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. After returning from service he married the love of his life, Pauline G. (Rill) Durling on February 13, 1954. Together, they had three sons, Robert, William and Keith. Richard worked in maintenance for Frankfort School Corporation for many years, before retiring. He enjoyed traveling, food, going on field trips with his kids and grandchildren as well as rooting on his beloved Detroit Tigers. A strong, faithful man, he was active in his church, Plainfield Bible Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Earl Durling.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pauline G. Durling; sons Robert (Diana) Durling of Mooresville, William Durling, Keith Durling of St. Louis, MO; a brother Fred Durling of Australia; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 7th from 10am-12noon at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services beginning at 12noon Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.
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You will be missed dearly.
It was a privilege caring for you! You will be missed!
I always enjoyed visiting with Richard and Pauline when they shared a table at Meadow Lakes with my Mom, Grace Cartwright. Richard loved strawberry ice cream after every meal! Prayers for his family.
Richard I loved caring for you and being your friend. You were a Wonderful man and a Sweetheart.
Dick and Pauline Durling were the kindest people. I remember his wit and sense of humor when they would invite us over for the holidays. We had no local family ties but they became our family. Glad Dick and Dorothy now have perfect bodies and minds and are mucking it up walking on streets of gold! Miss the Durling family! Love and prayers … Ruthie HARRELL Kuvlesky
Hello I am writing this for a friend of mine Joseph Siligato from New Jersey. Richard served with Joseph in the army. He shared many stories with me. I wish I would have tried to look up Richard before so joe could have reached out to him. So sorry for your loss. Mimi Massara. Mes3126@hotmail.com