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of Pinckney, Michigan, age 84, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Howell, Michigan. He was born June 13, 1932 in Battle Creek,  Michigan, the son of LeRoy F. and Hilda L. (Mohrlock) Hall. Duane graduated from Chelsea High School in 1951 while working at Chelsea Drug Store where he worked until he went into the U. S. Army for two years serving in Japan and Korea. After the war he attended Ferris State College.

Duane is a longtime member of Herbert J. Mc Kune Post 31 having served as Adjutant and Post Commander. He also belonged to Korean Veterans of Leesburg, FL and was a life member of the 24th Infantry Division Association. Duane was a charter member of Covenant Church of Chelsea.  He was a Life Member in the PEAR Association.

He married Eleanor Schmidt on June 7, 1958 and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Donald L. (Margo) Hall  of Pinckney, and David L. (Mary) Hall of Chelsea; two granddaughters, Mollie and Melissa Hall; three step-grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, and Jacob Kitchens; a step-sister, Priscilla Schram; two step-brothers, Douglas Hall & David Hall; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

   Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Anthony Dickerson officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Church.

 

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