Richard A. "Duke" Dutrisac

He was born in Keene, NH on February 26, 1929, the son of Ferdinand A. and Velma (Enderson) Dutrisac, and was raised by Gertrude and Louis Duhaime.

He grew up in Keene and was a 1948 graduate of Keene High School.

Mr. Dutrisac was a career Army veteran serving from June 2, 1954 until February 26, 1989, serving in both active duty and reserves, earning the rank of Sergeant First Class,

Mr. Dutrisac was a member of the Gordon Bissell American Legion Keene Post #4 and a member of the Edward Boufford American Legion Troy Post 56.

He worked for 20 years as the grounds keeper for the Keene School District, retiring in 1991.

Duke was an umpire for all levels of baseball throughout the state. He enjoyed playing softball and was a 50-year member of the Greater Keene Area Men’s Softball Association. He also was an avid cribbage player, participating in many tournaments. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Winchendon School Golf Club.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley A. (Davis) Dutrisac of Troy; his children, Darlene M. Dutrisac of Raynham, MA and Richard P. Dutrisac and his wife, Melissa, of Windham, NH; five grandchildren, Ami Spare, Scott Fulford, Philip Dutrisac, Devin Dutrisac, Kaleigh Dutrisac; five great-grandchildren, Collin LaFreniere, Emily Fulford, Hadley Dutrisac, Finn Spare, Sawyer Dutrisac; a brother, Paul Dutrisac of Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Denese Dutrisac in 1974; three brothers, Robert Dutrisac, Norman Dutrisac, Leo Dutrisac; and three sisters, Gertrude Parisien, Gloria Dick and Patricia Hammond.

Services and burial in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, Troy, will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family request for those who wish, that donations may be made in Mr. Dutrisac’s memory to Patient Care Needs of Hospice, c/o Home Healthcare Hospice and Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431-0564.

The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is assisting the family with the arrangements.