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Duane Wregglesworth Obituary
Duane E. Wregglesworth passed away peacefully with his wife, Marie, by his side, at his home in Buchanan, on Sept. 21, 2022, at the age of 91.
Duane was born in Owosso, Mich., and graduated from Berrien Springs in 1950.
Duane served in the U.S. Marine Corps and served at Operation IVY – Test Mike, the first Hydrogen bomb onboard the USS Curtis AV-4.
Duane worked for Electro Voice in Buchanan for 47 years.
Duane enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. Many hobbies like cane and knife making. Duane was a true friend and the love for his family and friends.
Duane proceeded in death by his father, John "Jack" Henry Wreggelsworth and his mother, Nora (Tucker) Wreggelsworth; brother, Raymond (Gayle) Wregglesworth, and daughter, Laurie (Keith) Klutts.
Duane and Marie A. (Tropp) were married a month shy of 67 years.
He is survived by Marie; sons: Michael (Ginger) Wregglesworth, Russell and Norman (Claudette) Wregglesworth; older brother, John (Noreen) Wregglesworth; and sisters: Patricia (Ronald) Hemphill, Shirly (Jack) DeWitt; best friend, Dick Yost, Jack Hemminger, Jerry Coultas, Richard Tropp and John Wregglesworth; grandchildren: George (Courtney) W., Jennifer (Brad) B., Charlie (Matthew) K., Zachary K., Justin W., Jordan W., Jayden W., Julia (Aaron) K. and Taylor (Evan) C., and 16 great-grandchildren.
AgGraveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan and a celebration of life meal will follow at the Buchanan American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be sent to Buchanan American Legion/Buchanan Women's Auxiliary League or Disabled Vets, in honor of Duane Wregglesworth.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.
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Robert Sweeny
September 24, 2024
Thank you for your Service Sir. To the family and friend's, sorry for your loss.. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I met his son Mike at a recent Ship's reunion, he really helped me with information about N.A.A.V. and also taking the time to listen to me about my problems pertaining to my Service related disabilities. Thank you again Mike, you have a loving family and I know your Dad was proud of all of you....
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