Mr. Wilbur "Red" M. Daringer

My heart was very much saddened to hear of Red's passing. I had joined the NPVFD in 1985 and met so many wonderful people including Red. He was like my "fire department dad" always watching out for me, kidding me and asking me "Want some candy little girl?" :) Later after I married a Greenfield Medic and worked in the local Hospital ER he would come in on runs and we picked up conversation like time had never passed....and still

My heart was very much saddened to hear of Red's passing. I had joined the NPVFD in 1985 and met so many wonderful people including Red. He was like my "fire department dad" always watching out for me, kidding me and asking me "Want some candy little girl?" :) Later after I married a Greenfield Medic and worked in the local Hospital ER he would come in on runs and we picked up conversation like time had never passed....and still offering candy to a little girl! My latest and last encounter with him was at Springhurst where my grandmother was rehabing. I walked past a room and saw RED! We visited awhile; it was wonderful to see him again. He will certainly be missed but I have comfort knowing he is waiting in Heaven with a pocket full of candy for all his little girls...Love to the family.

I knew Red for most of my teenage years. I was one of many children he influenced while umpiring at Doe Creek. I remember well a time that I was catching and Red said he did not have to worry about being hit by the ball because it was one of those Kendrick girls. He also played a great roll as a mentor to my sister Heather while she had her own difficulties as a teenager. Our family was blessed to have him in our lives.

When my mother married Luther Murnan, they were both 80 years old. I knew nothing about New Palestine, as I lived in indianapolis. But I soon heard many stories about Red from Luther, my stepfather. He bragged about how Red was always willing to help anyone at any time. I met Red briefly several times through the years, but I remember him best from about 1995. By that time I was living in New Palestine, caring for my mother and

When my mother married Luther Murnan, they were both 80 years old. I knew nothing about New Palestine, as I lived in indianapolis. But I soon heard many stories about Red from Luther, my stepfather. He bragged about how Red was always willing to help anyone at any time. I met Red briefly several times through the years, but I remember him best from about 1995. By that time I was living in New Palestine, caring for my mother and Luther, who were both in their 90's. When Luther suffered several severe strokes, Red was right there to guide me, and comfort me. When Luther died, Red was a tremendous help with the funeral. I knew practically no one and Red knew EVERYBODY. I will always be grateful to Red for the help he gave to me, but also the precious friendship he shared with my stepfather for many years.

My deepest sympathy to all the family.
"Red" was always kidding me to move out to God's country.
My co-worker, my buddy, you are now in God's country.forever. God bless you.

Red umpired many of our boys (Chad & Josh) baseball games. He was a great umpire & friend. We are sorry to hear of his passing.

The Bob Marshall family

Wilbur, With all your years of involment in youth baseball and football while serving your community as a volunteer firefighter,knowing how many lives you may have touched.I am glad to have known you and call you a friend.You are a True Volunteer. You will be missed

Where do I start??? I actually met Red before I met Red. I moved to New Pal while Red and Florence were in Florida (snow birding). Having new in New Palestine, I tried to meet a lot of new people. I told them I was the new pastor in town at NPUC, and the first words out of their mouths were, "Oh, you know Red!" In those days before his coming back to New Pal, I probably knew more about

Where do I start??? I actually met Red before I met Red. I moved to New Pal while Red and Florence were in Florida (snow birding). Having new in New Palestine, I tried to meet a lot of new people. I told them I was the new pastor in town at NPUC, and the first words out of their mouths were, "Oh, you know Red!" In those days before his coming back to New Pal, I probably knew more about Red Daringer than just about any other person in town. And, when we finally met, we became instant friends.
Oh, he was a jokester, and in the almost 10 years I lived there, I was the brunt of his jokes many, many, many times. Yet, he was one of the best friends I ever had. I guess pulling jokes on you was his best way of saying "I like you." Red introduced me to the new chief at the time, Bob Rehfus, at Sugar Creek Township Fire Department, and I soon became the chaplain for the department. We had a lot of good times over those years. I know your family will miss him greatly as will the whole New Palestine community. I am thankful to God to have been a friend and brother with Wilbur "Red" Daringer. - Jim Burns

Wilbur, you will be missed by so many! You always had a big heart and took care of us all when we moved to New Palestine. My family all loved you dearly. I am so sorry for your families loss. Florence, you are in our thoughts. I will miss you candy man!

What a wonderful man! Red was kind and funny and always uplifting. He made me feel at home the first time I met him at the Firehouse. He and I laughed about being redheaded and the mischievousness that goes along with it. He always had a way of making you feel like you were important and listened to. I was blessed to have known him! Thank you for sharing such wonderful man with our community. He will be missed!

I first meet Wilbur "Red" (is what I called him) when I started working at the fire department located on main street in New Palestine. He offered me some candy! After that day he would come in a couple times a week and we would sit and chat. It was nice to listen to old stories about his life. He was a wonderful person and will be truly missed!