DUKE, George Frank 69 of Englewood, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Dayton VA Medical Center with his family at his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 10 years, Jane (nee Vescio) Duke, son Chris (Jonda) Duke, daughter Nicki (Steve Camp) Duke, five grandchildren Brooke (Jeremy) Pescini and their children Carson, Trenton, Spencer and Emily; Jessica (Josh Hayes) Cooper and their daughter Riah; Katti (Michael Ricke) Duke; Baylee Lawson, Drake Lawson, Aunt Hazel Callahan, Uncle George Pilotte, cousin April Bernard, lifelong childhood friend Bob (Ellie) Toombs. Also surviving are his mother and father-in-law Jan and Fred J. Vescio, brothers-in-law Lou Rath, Doug (Robin) Angi, Ken (Kathy) Angi, Charlie Edwards, Chris (Tammy) Angi, sisters-in-law Lynne (Bob) Harrignton, Barb (John) Teague, Rose (Steve) Bishop, and his beloved four legged fur babies, Max and Kirby. George was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Frank and Doria (nee Pilotte) Duke, sisters-in-law Bev Rath, Sherry Edwards, brother-in-law Fred M. Vescio. George was a US Naval Veteran Petty Officer 2nd Class serving in the Vietnam War from March 1968 – March 1972. He was a graduate of Lyndon Institute in Lyndon VT where he was co-captain of his high school hockey team, he attended his 50th Class Reunion in 2017. He also was a graduate of Southern State College, enjoyed playing golf, riding his Harley, traveling, guns, was a lifetime member of the NRA and was retired from Emery Worldwide after 28 years. There will be a memorial service, Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4 to 7 pm, Valley Brook Club House, 4000 Valley Brook, Englewood, Ohio 45322. Arrangements entrusted to the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME ENGLEWOOD CHAPEL. Messages of sympathy and support to his family may be made at: www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of George may be made to the D.A.V. – www.dav.org.
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