Duane is a Logansport graduate with the class of 1952. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1958. Duane played the drums in the 7th division band, jazz band, and also at Indiana Beach on several occasions. He loved nature, trapping, fishing, and hunting. He farmed for the family for several years. He was also a member of the Carpenters Union #615. Duane attended United Methodist Church in Young America.
Duane married Carolyn Ward on February 21, 1960 at the First Baptist Church of Kokomo. She passed away in 2019. They have three sons, Frank and with his wife Pam, Fred, and Greg Heins; four grandchildren, Bethany, Christen, Andrew, and Emily; six great grandchildren, Brooklyn Parks, Everleigh Heath, Ryder Heath, Annabelle Heins, Jaxson Heins, and Sophie Wilson. He is also survived by his four nieces and nephews, Eddie Heins, Mike Heins, Linda Bradway, and Patty Greer.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Paul Heins, and his nephew, Jerry Heins.
Services for Duane will be held at 1pm at Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel on Friday, July 30. Friends and family may gather for a time of visitation from 11am-1pm. Duane will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at Kokomo Memorial Park.
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