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William Duke Obituary
December 5, 1935 - June 25, 2022
Bill passed away on June 25, 2022 from complications of dementia. Bill was born in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Edward and Genevieve Duke. He is survived by Charleen, his wife of 48 years. He was the brother-in-law of Stephen (Mary Alice) Watson, sister-in-laws Susan Watson and Janet Watson, and the late Paul (Gail) Watson. He also had many nieces and nephews. Bill went to Bellarmine Prep and the University of Santa Clara. He practiced law in San Francisco as a civil defense trial lawyer. Bill was an avid tennis player. He always liked a challenge on the court and was a fierce competitor. He played regularly at the Olympic Club where he was a member for over sixty years.
The Family would like to thank the caregivers who attended Bill for the last three and a half years in Oasis at Alma Via of SF.
Any donations in Bill's memory can be made to St. Anthony's Foundation of San Francisco.
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Kathy Simmons
January 18, 2023
Charleen I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill, I will always remember San Diego and the apartments. Always. Kathy Simmons, Dacula, Ga
John and Marilyn Dougery
July 30, 2022
Our condolences to Charlene. We had many great times together and will miss Bill. May he rest in peace.
John and Marilyn
Chet Zaneski
July 29, 2022
Bill was a great friend at the Olympic Club, my condolences to the family. He will be remembered and missed.
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