Duane L. Sander, M.D.

Duane L. Sander, BS, MS, MD, FAAFP, 69, of Elmore, Ohio died suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Mercy-St. Charles Hospital. Duane was born November 12, 1947 in Genoa, Ohio to Lowell and Flora Sander. He has one sister, Diane (Paul) Henry, and one brother David (Barbara) Sander. Duane married Carol (Sienawski) Jeffries Sander on August 31, 1991 at Zion Lutheran Church in (Latcha) Perrysburg. They have one daughter, Dara, and stepsons, Kevin and David Jeffries. He has five step grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and brother, Ronald, preceded him in death. Prior to pursuing his medical career, he taught in the Oak Harbor and Lake School districts and Owens Community College. He was a graduate of Genoa High School, Capital University, University of Toledo and Medical College of Ohio. He practiced as a family practice physician for 35 years and was owner of Woodville Family Practice in Woodville, Ohio. During his medical practice, he enjoyed further educating medical students. As an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Latcha, he enjoyed teaching adult Sunday school, singing in the church choir, served as congregational president and participated in many other church activities. He enjoyed golf, traveling with his family, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He also loved gardening. He will be greatly missed and always deeply loved. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa. The funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 26535 Pemberville Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551; burial will follow in Troy Township Cemetery, Luckey. Memorial contributions for Duane may be given to the church.