Wesley John Durling, 94, of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, December 7, 2017.
Mr. Durling was born in Lakeview on September 12, 1923, the son of James & Rosa (Stimer) Durling.
He served 2 years in the United States Army (1946-1948) in Korea during World War II. He planted trees as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and later began his 30 -year career with Auto Owners.
On April 15, 1952 he married Betty Winland. The couple shared 65 years of marriage.
Mr. Durling was a founding and active member of Peace Lutheran Church and would often do readings.
In his younger years, his favorite past-times were trout fishing, snowmobiling and bowling. Later in life he enjoyed reading the daily newspaper, a game of cards, an hour or two of scrabble with his wife, Betty or an afternoon of U of M football.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM from Peace Lutheran Church, Pastor Thomas
Mammoser, officiating.
Mr. Durling is survived by his wife, Betty; 2 children, Michael (Lori) Durling and Waveline (Kerry) Hamilton; 1 grandson, Joshua Durling; 1 sister, Ruth Jean Rodriguez and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Durling was born in Lakeview on September 12, 1923, the son of James & Rosa (Stimer) Durling.
He served 2 years in the United States Army (1946-1948) in Korea during World War II. He planted trees as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and later began his 30 -year career with Auto Owners.
On April 15, 1952 he married Betty Winland. The couple shared 65 years of marriage.
Mr. Durling was a founding and active member of Peace Lutheran Church and would often do readings.
In his younger years, his favorite past-times were trout fishing, snowmobiling and bowling. Later in life he enjoyed reading the daily newspaper, a game of cards, an hour or two of scrabble with his wife, Betty or an afternoon of U of M football.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM from Peace Lutheran Church, Pastor Thomas
Mammoser, officiating.
Mr. Durling is survived by his wife, Betty; 2 children, Michael (Lori) Durling and Waveline (Kerry) Hamilton; 1 grandson, Joshua Durling; 1 sister, Ruth Jean Rodriguez and several nieces and nephews.
Wesley John Durling, 94, of Gaylord, passed away at home on Thursday, December 7, 2017.
Mr. Durling was born in Lakeview on September 12, 1923, the son of James & Rosa (Stimer) Durling.
He served 2 years in the United States Army (1946-1948) in Korea during World War II. He planted trees as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and later began his 30 -year career with Auto Owners.
On April 15, 1952 he married Betty Winland. The couple shared 65 years of marriage.
Mr. Durling was a founding and active member of Peace Lutheran Church and would often do readings.
In his younger years, his favorite past-times were trout fishing, snowmobiling and bowling. Later in life he enjoyed reading the daily newspaper, a game of cards, an hour or two of scrabble with his wife, Betty or an afternoon of U of M football.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM from Peace Lutheran Church, Pastor Thomas
Mammoser, officiating.
Mr. Durling is survived by his wife, Betty; 2 children, Michael (Lori) Durling and Waveline (Kerry) Hamilton; 1 grandson, Joshua Durling; 1 sister, Ruth Jean Rodriguez and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Durling was born in Lakeview on September 12, 1923, the son of James & Rosa (Stimer) Durling.
He served 2 years in the United States Army (1946-1948) in Korea during World War II. He planted trees as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and later began his 30 -year career with Auto Owners.
On April 15, 1952 he married Betty Winland. The couple shared 65 years of marriage.
Mr. Durling was a founding and active member of Peace Lutheran Church and would often do readings.
In his younger years, his favorite past-times were trout fishing, snowmobiling and bowling. Later in life he enjoyed reading the daily newspaper, a game of cards, an hour or two of scrabble with his wife, Betty or an afternoon of U of M football.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM from Peace Lutheran Church, Pastor Thomas
Mammoser, officiating.
Mr. Durling is survived by his wife, Betty; 2 children, Michael (Lori) Durling and Waveline (Kerry) Hamilton; 1 grandson, Joshua Durling; 1 sister, Ruth Jean Rodriguez and several nieces and nephews.
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