Duke was a member of American Legion Post 241 in Waynedale, IN. He enjoyed boat racing and greatly loved his friends, family, and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Surviving are his mother, Gelene Brickley; sisters, Linda (James) Gerber, Jeanne (Paul) Fate, and Cheryl (Dick) Bunn; brother-in-law, Curt Brames; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jackie Brickley, and Emy Lu Brames.
Funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819, with calling from 9AM to 11AM.
Burial will take place in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gelene Brickley.
