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31, 1918 - May 13, 2010MISHAWAKA - Richard F. Polley, 91, entered into rest on May 13, 2010, in Custer, Washington, surrounded by his family. Richard was born on May 31, 1918, in Rochester, Indiana, to Louis and Ester (Rhinesmith) Polley. He attended and graduated from Rochester High School in 1937. After graduation, Richard married his wife, Betty (Perry) on February 14, 1942, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Richard entered the Army during WW II and proudly served our country from 1943 until 1945. Following the war, Richard worked as a fireman for 38 years in Mishawaka, Indiana, and retired in 1980. He was a member of VFW #360, Rotary, Indiana Firemans Association and the Moose Lodge in Mishawaka, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Betty of Bellingham, WA; sons, Randy Polley of Custer, WA, and John Polley of Winchester, VA; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by this two brothers, Edward and Norman Polley. At this time, memorial services will be held at a later date. Please sign the Book of Memories, light a candle, and leave your condolences for the family at www.JernsFuneralChapel.net. Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematory, Bellingham, WA.