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Dean V. Duda
Feb. 22, 1949 - Oct. 25, 2022
CALEDONIA - Dean V. Duda, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at St. Luke's Medical Center.
Dean was born in Racine on February 22, 1949 to the late Jerome H. and Margaret I. (nee: Essman) Duda. He was a 1967 graduate of William Horlick High School and received his BA from UW-Whitewater.
On January 30, 1971 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, he married Marilyn L. Knuth.
Dean was employed as a CPA with Touche, Ross & CO. and as a foreman carpenter for Wocot. He was a truss designer for Custom Components until his retirement. Dean's salvation was the foundation of his life. He served as a Deacon at Racine Bible Church and was an active volunteer in church ministries and local nursing homes.
Dean enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and creating a beautiful display of Christmas lights on his home each year. He also loved trips to Eagle River and Walt Disney World. Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn L. Duda; his daughters: Jill (Marcus) Hanel, Jamie (Michael) Rogowski; his daughter-in-law, Amanda Duda; his grandchildren: Grace, Ashley, Nathan, and Levi Hanel; Hope and Jude Rogowski; Elijah, Caleb, and Lilly Duda; and his brother, Dennis (Jane) Duda.
In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his son, David M. Duda and his sister, Connie Anderson.
Funeral Services for Dean will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Racine Bible Church, 12505 Spring Street. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. A light meal will be held at church following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Racine Bible Church missionary fund have been suggested.
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Ann M. Barry
October 22, 2025
Thinking of you all.
Larry and Linda Krahn
November 4, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Nancy Nielsen
November 3, 2022
Dear Marilyn, it was a pleasure to meet Dean and you at Disney World . We had an enjoyable get together . He will be missed by you and your family and so many friends . Remember the good times you had . My sympathies to you. Nancy Nielsen
Sean Krause
October 30, 2022
I loved your husband and of course Dave and I love your family which is Sean´s adopted family. Sean Krause
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Barbara A Rudin (Klinkhammer)
October 30, 2022
Sorry to hear of Dean's passing. It's been a long time since our families have been together. I am the only Norbert & Flora Klinkhammer family left. I have lost both brothers and my sister. Take care of yourselves. Barbara (Klinkhammer) Rudin
Louisa Mattson
October 30, 2022
Marilyn, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Linda Martinich
October 29, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend . Absent from the body; present with the Lord
Ann Barry
October 28, 2022
Marilyn and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Please know that I am praying for all of you at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Ann Barry
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