Wagener - Mr. Donald “Don” Earl Duenke, 77, entered into rest Friday, July 6, 2012.
Mr. Don, who was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. is survived by his wife of 55 years Shirley S. Duenke, children; Susan Elaine (Curtis) Stombaugh of Vanlue, OH, Ronald James Duenke of Findlay, OH and Matthew Donn (Kelley) Duenke of Pelion, grandchildren; Elaine Lynn Walter, Lisa Marie (Rod) Cramer, Levi Curtis (Liz) Stombaugh, Patricia Ann (Bobby) Ingram, Nathaniel James (Nicole) Duenke, Ryan James (Edythe) Duenke, Eric Nicholas Duenke and Lauren Collette Duenke, 13 great grandchildren, and sister Agnes Strassner of Florissant, MO.
Mr. Don was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late George Allen and Bella Elizabeth Allen Duenke. He was also preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers. He and Mrs. Shirley attended New Holland Baptist Church. Mr. Don was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Friday in the New Holland Baptist Church with the Rev. Owen McAlister officiating.
