Age 89, of Centerville, passed away early Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton after a 10 year battle with Alzheimers.
He was born August 7, 1932 in Norton Center, Ohio to the late Ralph and Frances (Sapp) Durbin and grew up in Doylestown, Ohio. He had 7 children from a previous marriage to Barbara Clark Ehler. On April 27, 1973 he and Patricia K. Zerr were married and they had 2 children.
Survivors include: Pat (wife), Children: Rick Durbin (Lynn), Diane Walther (Greg), Lynn Turley (Mike) Jo Walchli (Larry), Mike Durbin, Scott Durbin, Joe Durbin (Katie), Kelly Sklamm (Ron).
He is also survived by grandchildren (15) Ricky Durbin (Angela), Nicole Liscio (Zach), Rhett Durbin, Caitlin Pugh (Will), Lauren Dowd (Seth) Nick Walther (Zak), Melissa Banks (Devon), Stephanie Stewart, Taylor and Morgan Turley, Dan Dan Durbin, Keegan and Abigail Sklamm, Megan and Sarah Durbin and 11 Great grandchildren: Scarlett and Wyatt Liscio, Clara Durbin, Sophie Pugh and Dottie Dowd, Lily, Bennett and Teddy Banks, Jayden, Maddox and Kinsley Stewart.
He was one of eight and survived by siblings: Jim, Denny (Irene), Ralph (Patty), Joan Gallina (Bob). He also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and long time friends in Dayton and Tampa.
He was preceded in death by parents Ralph and Frances Durbin, son Daniel Durbin, three siblings: Anne Bush, Ruth Doyle, and Dave Durbin along with brother and sisters-in-law, Pat Doyle, Faye Durbin, Mona Durbin and niece Dana Busson.
Dick was a graduate of Doylestown High School and a 1955 graduate of the University of Dayton where he studied mechanical engineering and played football as a walk on and earned a scholarship and was co-captain his senior year. He worked for M. J. Gibbons Supply Company and then began his own business, Consolidated Equipment Company, as a manufacturer’s representative selling commercial heating equipment, and a service company. Three of his sons, Mike, Dan and Joe worked for the company.
Dick enjoyed life to the fullest. He never knew a stranger and was a very generous person. He loved his family and enjoyed so many wonderful times at our family lake house in Lafollette, Tennessee, playing euchre, skiing, boating and just being together. He also enjoyed life in Tampa, Florida with family and friends. He spent a lot of time coaching his children in football and soccer over the years, attending kids, grandkids sporting events, traveling with friends, and golfing. He was member at Walnut Grove Country Club since 1973, served on the Board and enjoyed countless hours on the course and driving range. If there is one single word to describe his life, he would say “fantastic”!
Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 am, Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, University of Dayton Athletics, 300 College Park, Dayton, O 45469, Humane Society, or SICSA. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com for the Durbin family.
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