Duane Ellsworth Truax Jr. Obituary (1952 - 2018)

Duane Ellsworth Truax Jr, 65, of Niles, passed away on Wed., Feb. 7, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born July 9, 1952 in South Bend to the late Norma Joann and Duane Ellsworth Truax Sr. Duane graduated from Brandywine High School. On Feb. 15, 1975, Duane married Diana McWilliams at a ceremony in Niles. Duane was a loving husband, proud father, and grandfather, and put his family first. He was a loyal friend to many. He loved to hunt and fish. Duane was also an avid gun enthusiast, and proud member of the N.R.A. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diana; children, Gabriel (Rose) Norton, Chelle (A.J.) Hopper, Duane Ellsworth (Tammy) Truax III; and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norma and Duane Sr.; and brother, Wesley Truax. Funeral service for Duane will be at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Portage Prairie Cemetery, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.