Duane Draper Obituary
Duane "DueDawg" Allan Draper, also known as "papa" age 80, of Houghton Lake passed away on Monday July 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Duane was born on April 13, 1944 in Livonia, Michigan to Herbert and Edna (Lewald) Draper. He worked in the parts department for General Motors retiring after 30 years. He moved to Houghton Lake from Ann Arbor twenty five years ago. Duane was a member of Bass Tracker Fishing Association and Competitor in tournaments for many years, and a member of Rusty Nuts Car Club. He enjoyed Late Model Dirt Car Racing, Rat Rod Racing, fishing, hunting and anything to do with cars.
Duane Draper is survived by his children; Tonia (William) Branch of Au Train, Barry (Jennifer) Draper of Dexter and Dawn Draper of Texas, grandchildren; Jordan Kamile, William Curtis, Andrew Curtis and Nisa, great grandchildren; Reece and Presley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Ronald Draper and best friend since childhood; Bruce Hasty.
Burial will be at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia on Friday July 19, 2024. Christler Funeral Home-Prudenville Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com
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John Jackson
July 17, 2024
The Duane Allen Draper Family, Words cannot express how sad we are for the loss of your Father, Grandfather, Uncle and the best friend ever! I couldn't count the amount of hours I have spent with Du-E-Dawg since 1971 until present time. I will never forget the enjoyable times we spent together hunting Whitetail Deer with both bow and gun, the Walleye/Bass fishing and all the tournaments we were able to participate in and the countless hours we spent ice fishing. I loved you like a brother and will miss you like one also. So my friend RIP and until I see you in the future hunting/fishing grounds save a place for me so we can continue our journey! John and Abby
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