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Robert D. Darling

Male 1934 - 2015  (81 years)


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  • Name Robert D. Darling  [1
    Birth 24 Sep 1934  Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 8 Dec 2015  Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Marlette Cemetery, Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 15, September 1, 1952, noted that Robert D. Darling received his diploma from Marlette High School in June.

      He married Noretta Fenner, and they were the parents of John, Karen, and Ronald. As of the publication date of Art Peck's book, they were living in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan.

      Obiutary, copied from Find A Grave

      Robert D. Darling, age 81, of Marlette, life long area farmer, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Marlette Hospice Residence in Marlette, Michigan.

      He was born September 24, 1934 in Decker, son to the late Owen and Martha (Mark) Darling.

      He graduated from Marlette High School in 1952.

      He married Norretta Fenner October 14, 1961 in Port Huron.

      Mr. Darling was a member of N.R.A., Sanilac Farm Bureau, Black River Antique Power Club & Thumb Two Cylinder Club.

      Robert enjoyed collecting old tractors, reading and most of all, spending time with family and friends.

      He is survived by his wife Norretta of 54 years of marriage;
      Karen & Phil Rea (Daughter) of Northville,
      John & Debra Darling (Son) of Snover,
      Ronald & Amy Darling (Son) of Snover,
      Gerald & Sue Darling (Brother) of Florida,
      Fred & Pat Darling (Brother) of Marlette,
      Jim & Violet Darling (Brother) of Filion,
      Norma Cryderman (Sister) of Waterford,
      6 Grandchildren, Christian, Meaghan, Easton, Kaitlyn, Grace and Jeremy.

      He was preceded in death by his parents Owen & Martha Darling, brothers Don & Mark Darling and sister Mary Geister.

      Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, with Rev. Dave Coleman officiating.

      Burial will be in the Marlette Cemetery.

      Donations may given to United Hospice Service, 2770 Main, P.O. Box 307, Marlette,MI. 48453.

      Visitation will be held on Friday 2pm to 8pm and Saturday 10am to 11am at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.
    Person ID I4210  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 9 Jul 2023 

    Father Owen W. Darling,   b. 15 Dec 1890, Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Feb 1969, Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Martha Alice Mark,   b. 16 Nov 1893, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jan 1983, Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 19 Apr 1916  Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    • The 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast showed that Mr. and Mrs. Owen Darling of Brown City observed their 25th anniversary Apr. 19, 1941. The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that they were honored at a reception at the home of their son Jim in celebration of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Their eight children and families planned the celebration.
    Family ID F2336  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Noretta Beth Fenner,   b. 10 Nov 1937, Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Nov 2021, Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1965 
    Children 
     1. Living
    Family ID F10394  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Aug 2008 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 24 Sep 1934 - Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Dec 2015 - Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982.

    2. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Thursday, January 27, 1983 (Reliability: 3).