2. | WITKOP, Duane Carl (1.Norman1) was born on 17 Feb 1945 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Jun 2024 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Duane Carl Witkop, age 79 of North Tonawanda, NY, was called peacefully to his heavenly home, to be with his Lord and Savior, on June 10, 2024 at the Northgate Health Care Facility, Wheatfield, NY. Born in Lockport, NY on February 17, 1945; son of the late Norman and Norma (Masters) Witkop. A graduate of Starpoint High School, Erie Community College, and Niagara University, earning his Master's Degree in education. Duane taught mathematics in the Niagara Falls School District for approximately 30 years, retiring in 1999. To remain active, he then worked at Home Depot, Amherst location. Duane was a life long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, in North Tonawanda, where he served on the finance committee nearly 50 years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and comedian, with his outgoing personality. He had a reputation of helping others that were in need, throughout his life.Survivors include his devoted wife, Claudia (Engel) Witkop; three loving children, Darryl (Vicky) Witkop, Laurie (Thomas) Westbrook, and Bradley (Kim) Witkop; two sisters, Joan Adams and Rita Burns; six grandchildren, Ashley Bruce, Chelsea Witkop, Derek Westbrook, and Megan Westbrook; and a great-granddaughter, Everly Bruce.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Thursday (June 13) from 4-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Bill Novack, on Friday (June 14) at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Interment will take place in the Wheatfield Cemetery.
Duane married ENGEL, Claudia Louise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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