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Ronald Duel Obituary
Ronald W. Duel
Oct. 27, 1930 - July 19, 2023
GRANVILLE – Ronald W. Duel, 92, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 at the Albany VA Stratton Medical Center and Nursing Center.
Ron was born on October 27, 1930 in Granville, NY, the son of the late Kenneth R. Duel and Kathryn (Williams) Duel.
Ron graduated from Granville High School.
Ron enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1950 and was a proud Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in Search and Rescue. He was discharged in 1954.
He was a member of the Castleton American Legion Post #50 of Castleton, VT, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1653 of Granville, and Granville Lodge #55, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York in Granville.
Ron enjoyed helping others through his donations to charities and gifts to individuals.
Ron worked in the farm/industry and automotive parts industry for many years and then went to work for the Granville Central School as a custodian until his retirement.
He was an accomplished violin/fiddle player. He learned as a child and played all of his life, including the day that he passed. He was also a fly fisherman and an avid fly-tying expert. Ron was also a voracious reader.
Besides his parents, Ron is predeceased by his two brothers: Raymond and Walter Duel and his sister, Sharon (Duel) Moyer.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, "adopted" family members and friends.
In his passing, Ron donated his body for research to the Albany Anatomical Gift Program through the Albany Medical Center.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Slate Valley Masonic Center, 97 North Street, Granville. A Masonic Service will follow.
A special thanks to Holbrook Adult Home in Granville and the Albany VA Stratton Medical Center for his excellent care.
The family suggests that a memorial contribution in memory of Ron be made to either the Pember Library in Granville or to a Disabled Veteran's Organization of their choice.
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Rachelle
August 9, 2023
Ron was a pleasure to work with. Such an honor. He had a significant hearing loss making it necessary to write down what WE wanted to communicate or to confirm his message. He could talk a blue streak and had a fun sense of humor. His laughter brought joy to so many. Violin playing, writing his memoirs, word searches, using his I-pad daily, digital solitaire, walking, making fly fishing earrings and so much more. He kept himself busy all day long. Such an inspiration. Ron shared that he transported injured soldiers to MASH units and was exposed to excessive helicopter noise. We thank(ed) him for making sacrifices for his fellow comrades. Ron, it was a privilege working with you. Again, thank you for your service to our country and for sharing yourself with us. Gordie, your attention to Ron was wonderful to witness. I will continue to smile when I think about Ron. May He Rest In Peace. Rachelle, VAMC.
Stewart Dittmeier
August 9, 2023
To Ron´s Family and Friends; Ron was one of the first men I met when I joined the Mason´s 34 years ago. Over the years we and a few others would travel to other Lodges to participate in their work. Ron did a lot of research in the old Lodge record books to preserve that +200 year old history. He used to make earrings using his fly tying skills and our daughters were the recipients of his work.
You´ve laid down your working tools for a well deserved rest. Your Spirit lives on Brother.
Stew
Den
August 8, 2023
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country.
Rest in peace.
JJ Kulas
August 8, 2023
Thank you for your service, you are relieved. Rest in peace.
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