He wrote a weekly column for the Norfolk Daily News and delivered regional Shoppers for many years after retiring. Duane participated in a number of organizations that brought him great fellowship, support, and friendship. He often spoke of the great people from Bloomfield, Al-Anon, Senior Citizens, Country Music Association, and Great Plains Presbyterian Pilgrimage. He spent the last 5 years sharing life with special friend, Beverly Maiso-Bates. They especially loved weekly country music jams. Duane is survived by four daughters, Jeana Hamm (Susan Niederhauser), Teresa Rotherham (Terry), Michelle Bloomquist (David), and Kelly Rojas (the late Danny Rojas). Duane loved his grandchildren, Emily Hamm, Megan Hamm, Elizabeth Jasper, Sam Jasper, Matthew Rotherham, Michael Rotherham, Dustin Bloomquist, Jordan Bloomquist, Kristin Vossler, Johnny Janda, Stephanie Janda, and Andrew Janda. He is survived by his precious great grandchildren, Emma and Delaney Bloomquist, Austin and Adrianne Kennedy; and brother-in-law, Ramon Lush. He is also survived by his faithful dog, Rascal. Duane was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; parents; grandparents; son-in-law, Danny Rojas; younger sister, Twila Edwards Lush; aunts, uncles; and cousins. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Duane's name may be made to St. Jude's Hospital.