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DAVID POLING Obituary

DAVID RICHARD POLING, 63, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, including his siblings, Debbie DeMeritt, Donald Poling and Diane (Greg) Fisher; seven nieces and nephews; 11 great nieces and great nephews; and his beloved dog, Styx. David was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elaine (Ringenberg) Poling; and his faithful dog, Buddy. A celebration of David's life is 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46835), with memorial calling beginning at 1 p.m. A full obituary may be viewed, and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 24, 2022.

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Tami Baloy (Fortman)

November 22, 2024

David you was a good friend an you will be missed so very very much. So thankful we got to reconnect after all these years. My heart goes out to your family, my the lord give them peace, strength an comfort during this difficult time. David you earned your wings !, fly high my friend!!

Breanna Brickley

August 21, 2022

I'm so sorry. You are truly greatly missed David! I miss you so much!

Michael Buffalino

July 30, 2022

To David's entire family my most sincere condolences for your loss. I only knew him for a short while, but I think I knew him fairly well. He treated most things well and with a good attitude. He didn't let too many things stand in his way. I know he hit some hard times, but he came through it standing on both feet. I also know he was in an accident that kept him from walking well. Anyway, my memory of him will always be that of a friend. Please take care.

Debra Devine

July 27, 2022

To the family- our deep sympathies, unbelievable to lose a brother so young. We are so very sorry.
Dave was always happy to hear from old friends and did his best to stay in touch with many, he almost always kept a positive attitude even when he hit hard times and challenges. He was my oldest longest time childhood friend and I will miss him very much. His smile and laugh, retelling the the same old stories about the shenanigans we would find ourselves mixed up in, and we laugh and laugh about them again- it never got old.
He was special, kind hearted caring and talented in many ways unknown by others. Happy he is out of pain and strife, and in peace now.

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