October 20, 1925 ~ April 11, 2014
Raymond William Duch, 88, of Essexville, our outgoing, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend was born into eternal life on the evening of Friday, April 11, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region.
Ray was born in Detroit on October 20, 1925, the son of the late Joseph and Angelina (Tomasicwicz) Duch. He was united in marriage to the former Lucille Skutecki on June 24, 1950, who survives. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Ray attended Central Michigan University and was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Church. He dedicated his life to education, athletics and community service. Ray will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his loving wife of sixty-four years, Lucille, Ray is also survived by his children, Kathleen and husband, Gary Spencer, Thomas and wife, Terri Duch and Kelly Duch. He was the devoted and loving grandpa of Steven, Kelsey and Kyler.
The Rite of Committal will be held privately at Floral Gardens Cemetery. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Raymond William Duch, 88, of Essexville, our outgoing, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend was born into eternal life on the evening of Friday, April 11, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Ray was born in Detroit on October 20, 1925, the son of the late Joseph and Angelina (Tomasicwicz) Duch. He was united in marriage to the former Lucille Skutecki on June 24, 1950, who survives. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Ray attended Central Michigan University and was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Church. He dedicated his life to education, athletics and community service. Ray will be deeply missed by his family and friends. In addition to his loving wife of sixty-four years, Lucille, Ray is also survived by his children, Kathleen and husband, Gary Spencer, Thomas and wife, Terri Duch and Kelly Duch. He was the devoted and loving grandpa of Steven, Kelsey and Kyler. The Rite of Committal will be held privately at Floral Gardens Cemetery. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thinking of you.
Dave, Kathy, Scott & Eric Lehmann
I was a student and player under Mr. Duch, and I recall him very well. One of the nicest persons I knew from my high school days.
Our sympathy for your loss, Ray and my Father, Harry Baldwin were friends and taught together for years….his name was a familiar one in our home,,,,they certainly had some fun on lunch breaks…cherish the memories….that’s how we get thru…prayers for you all.
Judy Baldwin Williams and family….
I went to Central and had Mr. Duch as my Co-op teacher. He was awesome! Very nice man. The pic is exactly how I remember him!
Jo (Gundy) Stanford-Wardin
Sending our love and prayers to Aunt Lou, Kelly, Kathy and family, Tom and Terri and the Duch family. We love you all, and we are sorry about Uncle Ray. We cherish our memories over the years. Love, Ken and Shawn Glide (Duch)
Sending our love and prayers out to Aunt Lou, Kelly, Kathy and family, Tom and Terri and the Duch family. We love you all, and we are sorry about Uncle Ray. We cherish our memories over the years. Love, Ken and Shawn Glide (Duch)
Ken and Shawn Glide (Duch) purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Raymond Duch.
Seeing Mr. Duch’s picture brings back memories! He was my principle
at Dolsen school when I was in kindergarten. Rest in peace!
Colleen Fodo
We met Ray & Lou at Water’s Edge Park in Zephryhills, Fl. Very nice couple. Our condolences to Lou & family. .you are in our thoughts & prayers. Hugs. Sydney & Ivy Varner
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
My sympathy.
I lived behind Ray and Lou at Water’s Edge RV resort in Zephyrhills for 8 years. Ray was a remarkable man. So intelligent and kind. We shared books back and forth and I always loved our discussions. Please tell Lou that I am praying for them. Chris Godfrey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We will always remember the good times we shared at Waters Edge,
Your Waters Edge Friends,
Harry & Barbara Kramer
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. The Friends Of Polish Culture will him deeply.
Janina Owczarzak
Ray and Lou have lived across the street from my parents for over 50 years. Ray was one of the kindest men on the planet, forever looking out for Lou and the kids. He always had a wonderful smile and great laugh. He was an inspiring gentleman and will be greatly missed. Sending thoughts and prayers over the miles to Lou and family.
Love, Mary Kathryn Seipke
Ray and I met Ray at Waters Edge. He taught me and others how to carve. He was a kind, thoughtful man and will be missed. Lou are thoughts are with you and the family