Duane was the son of the late Edward and Pauline (nee Strother) Nixon. Beloved husband of Eileen N. Nixon (nee Payton). Duane is the father of Deanna Redineer, Nancy (Randy) Farthing, and Marie (Jerry) Bridgeman. Grandfather of Katrina Farthing. Duane is the brother of the late Alfred (Ethel) Nixon.
Duane was an Airforce Vietnam Veteran, and his careers furthered in the Ice Cream Specialties Corporation and at the Chrysler Plant in St. Louis, MO. Duane's favorite past-time was fishing.
Visitation will be held at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010, US, on September 15, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
A Committal Service will take place at Shepherd Hills Cemetery, 1925 Old State Rd M, Barnhart, MO 63012, US, on September 15, 2026, from 1:45 pm to 2:00 pm.