Donald Gene Poling Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ADRIAN- Donald Gene Poling, 89, of Adrian died Sunday evening, June 19, 2022 at the Hospice of Lenawee Home. Don was born on March 26, 1933 in Adrian, the son of Ward and Verneita (Halstead) Poling. He was very close to his grandparents, growing up on the family farm in Onsted. Don graduated from Onsted High School with the Class of 1951. On July 7, 1957 Don married Joan Hendrickson at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian and they would have celebrated 65 years of marriage next month. Joan said that Don made such a good impression when meeting her parents that they both declared “he’s the one!”. Don’s strong work ethic was evident in the quality of his work and never missing a day in the 47 years he worked at Oliver Instrument Company in Adrian. Retiring in 1998, Don found time to take a trip to Hawaii with Joan where they created many memories. Don enjoyed playing golf and doing home improvement projects around the house. He was a lifelong member at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian. In addition to his wife, Joan, Don is survived by their children, Susan Denise Newton of East Lansing, MI and Kenneth Donald Poling of Gilbert, AZ; and granddaughter, Rachel E. Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Richard Poling and Joyce Yench. Services are pending at this time and have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation to the Lenawee Humane Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Donald Gene Poling

March 26, 1933 - June 19, 2022