Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Raffler, Darwin "Dar" C. July 17, 2022
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday, July 23, 2022

                                 DARWIN C. RAFFLER

Darwin C. Raffler, age 77 of Woodland, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior 
on Sunday, July 17, 2022 after battling with Alzheimer's for years.

He was born July 14, 1945 in Lansing, MI to Vernice and Lucille Raffler. Dar was 
raised on the family farm just east of Woodland and was married to Janice Landon 
for 50 years. He was a 1963 graduate of Woodland High School. After graduation 
he served in the U.S. Army as Military Police and then worked for GM for 28 
years. Dar also enjoyed gardening and selling tomatoes and peppers.

Most folks will remember Dar for his years of coaching cross country and track, 
his regular walks around the area, as well as always having a wintergreen mint 
for you.

He was a devoted family man and believer of Jesus, teaching Sunday school for 
many years at Vermontville Bible Church.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Jan; children Heidi (Clark) Rickerd, Jason 
(Hollie) Raffler and Adam (Cydney) Raffler; grandchildren, Jacob, Cole (Erica) 
Owen and Ashton Rickerd, Tyson, Shane, Mayleigh, Alanna and Marcus Raffler, 
Addyson, Gabriel, Sophia, Elisha, Ellaouise, Aubrie, Melody, Greta,Judah. and 
Boaz Raffler; great grandson,Cade Richerd; siblings, Dick Raffler, Marguerite 
Platte, Marv. (Sue) Raffler, along with many nieces & nephews.

Dar was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Art, Vernon Lee, Dutch, 
Larry, Arnie and Donnie.

Funeral services to celebrate Dar's life was held at the Vermontville Bible 
Church on July 20, 2022. Burial took place at Fuller cemetery.

Donations in Dar's name can be given to Vermontville Bible Church.


Additional Comments:
Fuller Cem.
U.S. Military Police during Vietnam War

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