Born in Owensboro, Duane spent his formative years in Frankfort and Louisville, Ky. He graduated from Westport HS and attended the University of Louisville. His professional career began as a sales agent for Commonwealth Life Insurance. From that entry level position he progressed to the office of Senior Vice President of Sales Support with Monumental Life which had acquired Commonwealth Life. His rise through the ranks was due to his tireless energy and innovative leadership. He retired in 2010 after 37 years of service to his company and fellow employees.
In his personal life Duane was truly the ideal of the old English idiom of a “Hail fellow well met”, hearty, friendly, and congenial. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and water sports with friends and family. A talented do-it-yourselfer Duane also dedicated time working with Habitat for Humanity.
He is survived by his two sons Brad (wife Janet) and Brian, brothers Bill and Doug and sister Kimberly. He is also survived by his two grandsons Austin and Alex and a host of nieces and nephews who were always greeted with his loving humor and good natured spirit.
Memorial Visitation with the family will be at Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd. from 4-8pm on Sunday, May 10 2015.
Please visit us online to leave a condolence for the family at www.archlheadywestport.com
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