Richard Darrell "Dick" Poling Obituary (1937

Mr. Richard Darrell "Dick" Poling, age 68, of 6945 E. Co. Road 325 North, Butlerville, Indiana, entered this life on December 15, 1937, in Jefferson County near Canaan, Indiana, the son of Roy & Naomi A. Bliton Poling, both of whom preceded him in death. He was raised in the Canaan Community and was a 1957, graduate of Central High School. He was inducted into the United States Army rising to the rank of Private, serving in the CMLC and was honorably discharged on November 22, 1957. He was united in marriage to Carolyn S. Gassert on June 30, 1960, at the Zoar United Methodist Church near Kent. To this union arrived four daughters and one son to bless their home. He had resided in the Butlerville Community since 1974. He retired after 30 years of service with Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana, he spent the last four years with Holset-Cummins Plant in Madison. He enjoyed coaching girls baseball & softball, especially when his girls were on the team. He was a devoted fan of the Jenning's County Panthers. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting mushrooms, fishing, playing cards, gardening, getting together on Saturday's at Canaan at the Poling Family Breakfast. Richard died Monday, May 15, 2006 at 11:35 am, at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. A LOVING FAMILY Mr. Poling will be missed by his wife: Carolyn S. Gassert Poling of Butlerville, Indiana; his daughters: Beverly Sue Gibson & her husband: Burt of North Vernon, Indiana; Lisa G. Hull & her husband: Scot of Butlerville, Indiana; Karen K. Poling-Moore of Scipio, Indiana; Melissa R. Fields & her companion: Daniel Fields of North Vernon, Indiana; his sisters: Verna Mae Schwagmeier of Benham, Indiana and Kay Smith of Bennington, Indiana; his brothers: Bill Poling & his wife: Kitty of Madison, Indiana; Joe Poling & his wife: Debby of Dandridge, Tennessee; Jim Poling & his wife: Carol Jean of Canaan, Indiana; Max Poling & his wife: Joyce of Canaan, Indiana; Doug Poling of Winter Haven, Florida; his aunts: Georgia Brown and Maxine Wilson; his brother in law: Jack Baugh of Benham, Indiana; 6-grandchildren: Ashley, Rylee, Brandy, Shayna, Zach & Chelsea; 3-great grandchildren: Brandon, Mya & Skyla; 2-step grandchildren: Mercedes & Dakota; several nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father: Roy Poling died: Jan. 11, 1974; his mother: Naomi A. Bliton Poling died: August 10, 1986; his son: Dennis Troy Poling died: Mar. 24, 1986; his sisters: Nyla Jean Harlow died in 1982; Audrey Baugh died: Apr. 16, 2005; unamed infant sister died: Nov. 26, 1946; his brother: Donald Poling died in 1946. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 19, 2006 at 1:00 pm, by Rev. Dale Boyd at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Carmel Cemetery, Hanover, Indiana with military honors conducted by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. VISITATION Friends may call Thursday from 3-7 pm & Friday from 11 am until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to North Vernon City Park. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Richard Darrell "Dick" Poling, please click here to visit our sympathy store.