Duane Wilbur Ghere

Duane was born on July 28, 1946 in Independence, Iowa, the second son of Wilbur and Bessie Ghere (née Heiserman). After Duane graduated from Independence Jefferson High School in 1964, he went on to study Construction Management at John Brown University.

He enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. He was a big John Wayne fan, and loved his schnauzers.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lillian "Lea" Ghere; his two children Janna Ghere, and Jonathan Ghere; his brother Charles "Chuck" Ghere; his grandson Jonathan Ghere II; his nephew Greg Ghere; and his niece Karen Nelson.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me To be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow Of smiles When life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering Softly down the ways. Of happy times and laughing times And bright sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave When life is done.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Ted Dickey Funeral Home in Plano, Texas