Nick was born in Springfield, January 22, 1980 the son of Larry and Janet (Logan) Duke. A graduate of Rochester High School Class of 1999, Nick furthered his education at Morrison Technical College, graduating in 2001. He earned his Engineering degree from SIU Carbondale where he graduated with honors.
Nick worked in various positions including as a field engineer with FEMA serving various states with disaster relief. Nick currently worked for the John Deere Tractor Co where he served the heavy tractor line as a CAD designer.
Nick played youth hockey and then as a goalie with the Springfield Junior Blues during the 1997-1998 season. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and St. Louis Cardinals fan. His knowledge of the teams, the players and all of the stats was second to none. He loved to cook and was well known for his award winning pizza made from scratch including the sauce. Nick loved to go fishing. His most memorable times were fishing in Wisconsin and Alabama with his family. He had a passion for music and especially music from the 80’s,
Nick was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: June and Dean Logan, and his paternal grandfather, John Duke.
Surviving are his parents; Janet and Larry Duke of Springfield, his sister, Lisa Lynn Hatfield of St. Petersburg, FL, a niece, Jessica Hatfield, two nephews; Nick and Austin Hatfield, his paternal grandmother, Annabelle Duke of Springfield, an aunt Sandra Bose of Springfield, his uncle, David (Rose) Duke of Gold Canyon, AZ several cousins and many friends and co-workers.
Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 where the family will greet friends and family from 11:00 am until the time of a memorial service at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021. CDC guidelines will be followed requiring mask, social distancing and limited capacity.
Inurnment will be private in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, IL.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Animal Protective League 1001 Taintor Rd. Springfield, IL 62707
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
