Born May 24, 1945 in Chicago to Joseph and Concetta (Brocato) Clement, he married Dorothy VanDerWall on February 13, 1990. She survives
Also surviving are one daughter, Lisa (Michael) Hill of Pekin; five grandchildren, Amanda, Blain, Amber, Dylan, Mitchell; two great-grandchildren, Ashton and Piper and one beloved dog, Daisy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Marie Latus.
Duke worked at Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights for 34 years retiring in 2002.
He was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin and the Knights of Columbus. He volunteered at the food pantry with his wife for many years. He enjoyed eating and food in general. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, walks with his wife and dog and his weekly breakfast dates with his friends after church on Fridays.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. No services are scheduled. Burial will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin at a later date officiated by Father Andrejek.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100, TAPS Lane, Pekin, Illinois, 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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