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Duane Varley

1954 - 2025

Duane Varley obituary, 1954-2025

BORN

1954

DIED

2025

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Wilson Funeral Home

1212 Lathrop Avenue

Racine, Wisconsin

Duane Varley Obituary

Duane Varley

May 31, 1954 - June 27, 2025

Racine – Duane David Varley, 71, passed away at his residence in Racine on June 27, 2025.

Full military honors will be held for Duane at 11 a.m. on July 18, 2025, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Duane's name may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomeinc.com to view more information and share online condolences.

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Jul. 13, 2025.

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Mike Schultz

July 14, 2025

I have many happy childhood memories of my cousin Duane and I running around Racine, and later the farm out in Franksville. Sadly, after we both joined the Navy back in '72, we never really reconnected. My sincerest condolences to Jackie and Karen. Rest in peace, Duane.
Mike

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery

WI

Funeral services provided by:

Wilson Funeral Home

1212 Lathrop Avenue, Racine, WI 53405

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