Mr. Milbern E. “Ed” Poland, 69, of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Washington Healthcare Center in Indianapolis. He was born April 3, 1954, in Indianapolis, a son of the late Raburn Earl and Betty Lee Poland.
Ed honorably served in the U.S. Air Force and had worked as a maintenance technician for Prairie Industries. He enjoyed playing the guitar.
Survivors include his sons, Dustin (Brandy) Poland of Thorntown and Michael Rylant of Copperas Cove, TX; siblings, Jim (Sandra) Poland of Zionsville, Don (Diane) Poland of Lebanon, Grant (Bev) Poland of Lizton, and Helen (Jay) Warren of Pittsboro; grandchildren, James Ham, Johnny Legocki, Abigail Rylant, and Lilyann Rylant; and sister-in-law, Nellie Poland of Clevland, TN.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Poland.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boone County Cancer Society, 1208 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon, IN 46052.
Final care of Ed has been entrusted to the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. You are invited to visit the website where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.
