Republic, MI – David Patrick Harbin, age 65, of Republic went home to God on July 26, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

David was born in Flint, MI to Robert and Helen (McAvinchey) Harbin. He grew up with 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He married Reyne Rouleau and had 2 daughters. David was a Navy man and served as an engineman on the USS Coronado.

David later pursued health care and became a registered nurse. He worked for 30 years helping to make people's lives better.

David enjoyed woodworking, radio control aircraft flying, and he was an avid reader.

David is survived by his wife of 28 years Francie, daughters Brandi (Eric) Nelson and Sarah Harbin, stepsons Anthony Missentzis and Justin (Sarah) Missentzis, siblings Tom Harbin and his wife Mimi Saffer, Kathy Thomas, Jean Sarver, Joan Harbin, and Jim Harbin, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by his parents, and stepson Jason Missentzis.

A Mass will be celebrated at St Augustine Catholic Church in Republic on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 3:00 PM EST with Father Greg Heikkila as celebrant. Family will greet friends and family at the church one hour prior to Mass. Internment will follow at the Sagola Township Cemetery.

David's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where friends and relatives may leave a note of remembrance.

A recording of David's service may be listened to here.