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William L Durain 1913 - 1993

William L Durain of Findlay, Hancock County, OH was born on September 26, 1913 in Findlay to Edward Durian and Mary (Lather). He was the father of Gary Gene Durain, Larry Durain, and Billy Durain. William Durain died at age 79 years old on March 17, 1993 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.

William L Durain
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Findlay, Hancock County, OH 45840
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September 26, 1913
Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, 45840, United States
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March 17, 1993
Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, 45840, United States
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  • 09/26
    1913

    Birthday

    September 26, 1913
    Birthdate
    Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio 45840, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Hancock County, Ohio United States

  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35834915 Enlisted: April 25, 1944 in Ft Benjamin Harrison Indiana Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law

  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 03/17
    1993

    Death

    March 17, 1993
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    Natural
    Cause of death
    Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio 45840, United States
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  • Obituary

    William L. Durain Funeral services for William L. Durain, 79, of 400 Stanley Ave., were held at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, the Revs. Larry R. Fairbanks and Dick A. Powell officiated. Burial was made in Houcktown Cemetery, Houcktown, where military graveside services were conducted by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. Funeral services were also held at the funeral home by the Disabled American Veterans. Family and friends had the opportunity for visitation at the funeral home. Mr. Durain died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born September 26, 1913 in Findlay to Edward and Mary (Lathers) Durain. He married Marie B. Oates on August 20, 1966, and she survives. Also surviving are four sons, Billie E. of Sommersville, S.C.; Larry D. of Van Buren; Gary G. and Charles D., both of Findlay; a daughter, Mrs. Everett (Wanda) M.) Cooper, Findlay; 29 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Delbert (Cecil) Binkley, Lafayette. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Opperman; another sister; a brother, Norman, a grand-daughter and a great grand-daughter. Mr. Durain was a retired Findlay Street Department employee and was also a city school crossing guard. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He attended First Church of the Nazarene. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2118, Ralph D. Cole American Legion Post 3, DAV Buddy Chapter 43 and AM-VETS Post 21.
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In 1913, in the year that William L Durain was born, the 17th Amendment, establishing the direct election of U.S. Senators, was adopted. Previously, Senators were elected by state legislatures. As early as 1826, a call to elect senators through popular vote was championed and previous to the 17th amendment, two states had already changed their process. Governors are still able to appoint senators to vacant seats until an election can be held.
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In 1928, William was only 15 years old when Mickie Mouse was born! He first appeared in Disney's Steamboat Willie, along with Minnie. Although they were in two previous shorts, this was the first to be distributed. Steamboat Willie took advantage of the new technology and was a "talkie" - music was coordinated with the animation. It became the most popular cartoon of its day.
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Durain, John (Dec 27, 1919 - Oct 1983) Durain, Donna (Jun 2, 1932 - Oct 22, 1993) Durain, Marie (Nov 1, 1917 - Nov 1980) Durain, Charles (Sep 3, 1917 - Mar 31, 2003) Durain Jr, Joseph (Nov 1, 1926 - Apr 4, 2003) Durain, Joseph (Jan 9, 1885 - Nov 1971) Durain, Mary (Jun 17, 1889 - Dec 1986) Durain, Robert (Jan 31, 1907 - Oct 1983) Durain, Ruth (Mar 8, 1914 - Apr 12, 2002) Durain, Harry (Sep 24, 1897 - Dec 1975)
Durain, Jerry (Jul 4, 1936 - Nov 29, 2007) Durain, Dorothy (Mar 3, 1890 - Apr 1966) Durain, Louise (Sep 3, 1909 - Sep 1978) Durain, Joan (Sep 22, 1933 - Feb 20, 1990) Durain, Minnie (Dec 11, 1889 - Jan 15, 1974) Durain, Leroy (Jul 4, 1919 - Jul 1975) Durain, Charles (Sep 14, 1882 - Jul 1966) Durain, John (Oct 14, 1927 - Aug 5, 2000) Durain, Fred (Jul 14, 1940 - Apr 6, 2003) Durain, Willie (Jan 11, 1920 - Dec 1989)
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