Duke was born July 16, 1960 in Pasadena, CA to Robert & Marlene Padget. He was the youngest of 4 siblings, Carol Munoz, Robert Padget and Debbie Simon. Duke was a loving husband to Becky Padget, married 34 years and has one beautiful daughter, Heather. He enjoyed singing karaoke, fishing,& thrift store shopping and at one time he had over 100 Hawaiian shirts! He was so easy to talk to and he always liked a good joke, he was compassionate towards others, was very forgiving, affectionate and was a good listener.
Duke was a loving father and enjoyed spending time his time with friends and family. Duke was always happy and appreciated all of those cherished times. He lived a good life surrounded by love. He loved to eat and enjoyed all of the good times; followed by Adam Sandler films such as "Water Boy". Every day was filled by laughs and love, a life well lived, he was to young to die but filled with anyone's envy. He was a best friend to most, he will be missed by all who loved him.
Matthew 5:4, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.