Duane R. Meyer, 71, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born June 21, 1948, in Hampton, Iowa, to Wilbert and Ione (Koenen) Meyer.
Duane graduated from Hampton Community High School in 1966. He then attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, and graduated from Iowa State University in 1978. Duane was united in marriage to Paula J. Paine on July 5, 1969, in Hampton, Iowa. He served his country in the United States Army from 1969 - 1972 during the Vietnam War.
Duane worked for the Maytag Company for 23 years, in various locations. He was affiliated with the Lutheran church. Duane enjoyed golfing, Iowa State sporting events, watching his great-nieces activities, playing the saxophone and traveling with Paula to see family and friends.
Duane is survived by his wife Paula Meyer of Ankeny, brother LeRoy (Jeanne) Meyer of Belle Vista, Arkansas, nephews Chris and Pat Meyer, nephew Brandon (Kristina) Paine of Clear Lake, niece Allison (Alan) Delperdang of Bancroft, great-nephew Dylan Delperdang, great-nieces Alivia and Meagan Paine.
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