Duane was born September 15, 1952, in Shenandoah, Iowa. The son of Everett and Dorothy Perry.

Duane was in the Air Force for 8 years and married the love of his life, Lorretta. Then he worked for the government in computers. Important in his life was family and church.

He will be missed by his mother, Dorothy; sibling, Joyce (Curt) Jung and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

Duane was preceded in death by his wife Lorretta, father Everett and brother Howard, sister-in-law, Ann Perry and both his grandparents.

Per request of Duane, there will be no service. Family will have a Celebration of Life later.