Duane James "Mick" Deering
Duane James "Mick" Deering
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Duane was born in Gagetown on June 7, 1937, to Adam and Mattie (Bingham) Deering and graduated from Owendale High School. He married Carol Kuhl on December 27, 1958 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Bach. He was a member of St. Peter's and served for several years as elder and trustee. Duane enjoyed going to gas engine shows and old tractor shows, showing off his bulldog gas engine and Rumely Oil Pull, which once belonged to his father-in-law.
Duane is survived by his wife, Carol; children: Sue (Jim) Albrecht, Kathy (Jim) Hofmeister and Dan (Teri) Deering; grandchildren: Melissa (Rich), Branden (Jessica), Travis (Cass), Brandon (Jen), Casey (Lisa), Andrew and Zachary; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Roger Deering and several nieces and nephews.
Duane is preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Connie Deering and Valerie Downing.
A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (Bach). Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Pastor Thom Garrison will be officiating. A luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
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Candace Barnes
November 14, 2025
Mick alway good person to everybody´s at tractor shows to. He love riding his tractor at Caro Michigan , Octagon barn. I´m going praying his family´s and his daughter Sue. We going missing very very badly.
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Tony Szcygiel
November 14, 2025
Warm hearts and soft prayers go out to Carol, Dan, Sue and Kat. The world lost a true gentleman, but heaven gained a saint. May God be with the entire family?
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Upcoming Events
Nov
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
9667 Bach Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759
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Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home IncOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.