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Harold R. Durban                  Send flowers

Services: Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Harold R. Durban, 80, of Richwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 8, 2025 at Marion Valley Memory Center in Marion. Harold was born in Cincinnati on March 3, 1945 to Carl and Adell (Rettig) Durban. He worked a majority of his life as a contractor and started his own business at a young age. Harold was known for being a self-taught craftsman, lover of dogs and building several homes and structures across several counties in Ohio including his own for him and his family. Harold was proudest of his time in the service. Serving as a Navy Seabees clearing the way for the soldiers to perform their duties in Vietnam then traveling the United States to recruit potential sailors to the Navy. Harold is survived by his wife Mary “Jane” (Grose) Durban, they were married May 1, 1977 at the York Center United Methodist Church. daughter Rochelle Lynne Durban of Dublin, a sister Louretta (Terry) Gaston of Tipp City, other nieces and nephews and preceded in death by their three sheltie dogs - Lady, Annie and Corkie. Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Burial will follow at Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Pastor Floyd Radabaugh will officiate. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union County Humane Society (www.uchspets.org), 16540 County Home Road Marysville, OH 43040. We would like to express our appreciation to the nurses at Marion Valley Memory Center for their compassion and care and to Sara with Gentiva Hospice Services for working tirelessly to provide comfort and care. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Kelly Primavera LaRue Thu, May 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM Harold was a great friend. We enjoyed many talks at the kitchen.. He was always bringing me something a tool, ladder anything that made my job a bit easier.. We will all miss him.. Prayers for sweet Jane , she is a saint. R.I.P. Harold !! #2 from: Pat and Mike Hamilton Sebring, Florida Thu, May 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM Jane and Shelly We were so sorry to hear this. You have our deepest sympathy #3 from: Jeff and Pam Webb Richwood Ohio Fri, May 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM Dear Jane we are sorry for your loss. Praying for you during this difficult time. Sincerely Jeff and Pam Webb #4 from: Gail DeGood-Guy  Richwood Fri, May 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM To Harold's family.  Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss of Harold.  A Vietnam Veteran, we thank him for his service to our great country.   #5 from: Nancy wiley Richwood Fri, May 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength at this difficult time.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. #6 from: Rick and Cathy Dill Wiley Texas Fri, May 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM Dear Aunt Janie, We are sorry to hear about Uncle Harold. I have no doubt he is in a better place now. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. #7 from: Gary E Price Marion Ohio Fri, May 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM Janie and Shelly, Bill and I want to send our deepest sympathies for your loss.  We know how much Harold will be missed by you and all that knew him.  You will be in our thoughts. #8 from: Dave & Willa Amstutz home Sat, May 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM To Jane and family : Harold will be missed by many who knew him. On thing for sure he wasn't afraid to give you his opinion about the subject we were talking about. Then he would tell a complete one hour story about it. I will miss our conversations. Dave Amstutz   #9 from: TERESA ROCKENBAUGH Richwood Sun, May 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM So sorry Jane, & Shelly for thevloss ofvyour husband & father.  Harold always had a smile & always spoke to me when I saw him! Prayers for healing!! #10 from: Rodney Bosh Ocala fl Mon, May 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM Jane so sorry to hear about Harold he sure will be missed . #11 from: Pastor Steve Whitaker   Mon, May 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM So sorry Jane,We're keeping you in our prayers.Harold was one of the most interesting men O have known.He was sure a proud Veteran. #12 from: Gloria Prettyman Boles Lakeview, Ohio Wed, May 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM So sorry for your loss.   I met Harold while working at the Ohio State Bank in Richwood.  He was a customer,who always had a smile upon his face & always had a story to share. He was always a gentleman & very proud, that he served his country as a Navy Seal. May you R I P, my friend. #13 from: Gloria Prettyman Boles Lakeview, Ohio Wed, May 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM So sorry for your loss.   I met Harold while working at the Ohio State Bank in Richwood.  He was a customer,who always had a smile upon his face & always had a story to share. He was always a gentleman & very proud, that he served his country as a Navy Seabee. May you R I P, my friend.

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