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JOHN MARSHALL DUKER  
John Marshall Duker died peacefully April 6, 2020 at home at Brightview Severna Park with his wife of 66 years, Sally Ann Morse Duker. John leaves his wife, four daughters, Marilynn Duker (Dale McArdle) of Baltimore, MD, Laurie Duker (Jeremy Rosner) of Silver Spring, MD, Tracy Anielski (Jeff Anielski) of San Diego CA, and Gabrielle Gelinas (Bob Gelinas) of Needham MA; and 10 grandchildren, all of whom shared their love and memories with John in the days before his death. He was 90 years old.John capped a successful career by traveling world-wide as Vice President of International Marketing for Compugraphic Corp. While in Europe he developed a deep passion for art, classical music and opera, which he enjoyed with his wife throughout his 30 years of retirement.John was quick to laugh and laughed heartily. At 6"7", he exuded an out-sized presence. John instilled in his entire family a passion for education, reading, politics, strong opinions, public service, music, sports, self-improvement and arguing. He will be sorely missed. He was an original.No service at this time. Contributions can be made to Court Watch Montgomery, at 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 302, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 or online.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 14, 2020.

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Ed warnshuis

April 14, 2020

John was a great friend and mentor,and a truly bigger then life guy. When I first met John,I was a "nobody" at Compugraphic. He saw my interest in international events and people, and sent me off on a three=-week trip to Europe. It changed my life in so many ways. Quick example - I switched from cigarettes to cigars. (I cheated and inhaled.)

I was later transferred to Ireland, and to this day spend a happy hour (or 2) at my "local" The Claddagh, an Irish pub Pub down the street in Lawrnce. R.I.P big John. You made our world a much better place.

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