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Howard Durnin

September 5, 1939 - September 27, 2024

Visitation

Friday, October 4, 2024

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Funeral Service

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Starting at 10:30 AM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Memorials

May be directed to the family

Howard Durnin, 85, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at UPH-Allen Hospital, in Waterloo. He was born September 5, 1939, in Waterloo, son of Edson T. and Ardis (Trewin) Durnin. He served in the United States Marine Corps receiving an Honorable Discharge.

Howard worked as a chipper and grinder in the foundry and later in cab assembly at John Deere, retiring August 31, 1997. Later, he helped Sue at Thorson Properties helping in maintenance for 10 years. He was member of Kimball United Methodist Church in Waterloo. He was the former director of Greater Iowa Bowling Assoc and was helping as a youth bowling coach. He enjoyed staying busy by spending his time golfing in the morning and bowling in the afternoon.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; his children, Duane (Sharon) Durnin, DeAnna (Jeremy) Durnin-Blad, and Donita "Dolly" Schults' all of Waterloo; 10 grandchildren, Duane Jr. (Talisa), Devann, Cody, Cassie (Justin), Branndon (Shelley), Chassidy, BryAnn (Conner), Christian, Alexa, and Brody; 12 great-grandchildren, Lilyonha, Laylonie, Elliena, Oliver, Hunter, Adaline, Adrian, Joey, Cayleigh, Leah, Broggan, and Remy; and sister-in-law, Carm Durnin of Hudson.

He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Bryar Sue Gaede; and brothers, Dewey, Irvin, Marvin, Kenneth, and Thomas Durnin.

 

Funeral Services: 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave.

Burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery with military rites by United States Marine Corps, American Legion Post #138 and VFW Post 1623.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Locke at Tower Park.

Memorials may be directed to family.

Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com

Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family, 319-233-3146.

 

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Condolences

My sincere condolences to the whole Durnin family. God bless you Cathrine Soto ( Mohler ) EHS 1983 and family .

Cathrine

Uncle Howard was such a great guy! I am so grateful I was able to see him recently. Sending my love to our family in this time and blessed to have lotsa memories with such a wonderful person. ❤️

Shannon Cotton

Sending my deepest condolences to Sue and family. Howard was always so kind and friendly.

Michelle Graff

God gained another angel and the original Durnin cousins are celebrating in heaven. God bless the family and may he bring comfort to you.

Dean Elizabeth

Our condolence and love to the Durnin family. Your father served his country as a Marine, then came home to continue to serve his community. Great example of Sacrifice and dedication.

Yolando and Chiquita Loveless

My sincere condolences to Sue and family. I know he will e greatly missed.

Alice Wymore Neith

Uncle Howard was the most amazing man. He was an additional father figure when my dad passed. He always had time for everyone and always made everyone feel included. He was words of wisdom when you needed it, he was compassion when you needed it and he was stern when we needed it. I will love and miss him.

Faye Durnin Schares

Sincere sympathies to Howard’s family. I knew Howard through bowling. He was such a genuinely nice person. I enjoyed every conversation I had with him. I know all his bowling comrades will really miss his smiling face.

Linda Eighme

Sue & family, My husband, Scott, knew Howie through years of bowling & golf. Howie was a great guy. He left quite the legacy in the Waterloo bowling community He will be missed by many. My thoughts, prayers & sympathy to you & your family.

Anne Sergeant

Miss you Dad,I got this no worries rest in peace Your Son

Duane

Our deepest condolences to Sue and family. Howard will be greatly missed by many

Susan &John Disrud

I’m so sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. He was always so kind. My heart goes out to all of his family.

Angel Apling

DeAnna and Duane, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remember him as a avid bowler and coach when Iwas in junior league bowling. My condolences to the family. Becky Cummings Carrier Waterloo East High Class of 1985

Becky Carrier

Thoughts and prayers with the Durnin family.

Skip Johnson

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