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Jules Duga Obituary
1932 - 2020
Jules Joseph Duga was born on March 21, 1932 and lived a full life until October 13, 2020. Jules' priorities were family, genealogy, music and science. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lillian Duga; he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Cyril Z. Duga; daughters, Jan Z Duga, Terri (Joel) Ghitman; granddaughters, Abigail Ghitman and Michelle Ghitman and his granddogs, Benny and Tucker. An enthusiasm for genealogy, he and Cyril researched and catalogued many Jewish Cemeteries in Ohio. Jules served as president of the Columbus Jewish Historical Society. He was a member of the OSU Marching Band and a five-time "i-dotter." He earned his PhD in Physics from Ohio State after which he embarked on a 60-year career at Battelle Memorial Institute. His sense of humor, passion for life, and positive attitude inspired many and will be missed by all. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 14 at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jules' memory may be made to TBDBITL Alumni Club www.giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/?fund=607138 or The Columbus Jewish Historical Society www.columbusjewishhistory.org Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com
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michael duga
May 7, 2025
A truly good human being who made the world better.
Beth Bishoff Opgrand
October 14, 2020
Dear Jan,
I was so sorry to read of your father’s passing. I never met him, but thank him nevertheless, for instilling his love of music in his children. Those of us in the class of ‘76 have wonderful lifetime memories of our classmate, “Jan Duga and her tuba“. I attended OSU, and remember watching you in TBDBITL. Such fun to look back on with a smile. How very lucky we are! My heartfelt condolences to your family. Fondly, Beth Bishoff Opgrand
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