Dean M. Duncan

Duncan Dean M. Dean M. Duncan, age 57, of Toledo, Ohio passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on August 7, 1950 to loving parents, Ralph and Clara Taylor Duncan. Dean always said his family was his greatest blessing from the Lord and cherished every moment spent together. Dean grew up in Toledo, Ohio; attended Longfellow Elementary and graduated from Start High School in 1968. Dean was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Dean met his wife Lori at Devils Lake where they fell in love and married on September 10, 1993. Dean wore many hats as President of Duncan Metal Spinning; where he was hard working, highly respected, and admired by everyone who was blessed to work with him. Dean was a longtime member of Devils Lake Yacht Club and Schnipkes Pond. He enjoyed relaxing at the family cottage on Devils Lake, biking, auto racing, reading the bible and a good book, relaxing with a cold beer and watching Jeopardy every night with his wife. Dean was an active member of Pilgrim Church, where he served and volunteered to help others in the community. His greatest joy came from spending time with his wife, children and especially his new grandson, Jaxon Marshall. Dean was an honest, selfless man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Lori Kazmierczak; his wonderful children, Adam Courtney and Jaxon, Alexander Jessica Schaefer, and Jennifer Kasten; his beloved sisters, Sharon and Barbara; dear sister-in-law, Janice Mullins Rob Miller and father-in-law, Tom Kazmierczak and cherished extended family and dear friends. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Clara; and his mother-in-law, Joyce Kazmierczak. Family and friends are welcome to visit from 2-4 PM and 5-9 PM on Friday, June 13 at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., west of Corey Rd. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 11 AM at Pilgrim Church, 1375 Sylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers the family requests that the donations be made to Pilgrim Church or a charity of the donors choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com MANY WATERS CANNOT QUENCH LOVE; RIVERS CANNOT WASH IT AWAY. Song of Solomon 8:7 NIV Thank you for loving all of us so much! We will always cherish our memories and time with you. You will forever be in our hearts!