Duane A. Andes

Duane A. Andes, age 79, of Woodstock, passed away February 11, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was born on May 19, 1942 in Maroa, IL, the son of Arthur and Marjorie (Bramel) Andes. He married Linda Reese on November 17, 1962 at the First United Methodist Church in Woodstock.

Duane graduated from Woodstock High School in 1960. After high school, he joined the National Guard. In 1963 he started working for Commonwealth Edison working as a meter reader, eventually retiring in 1999 as an Area Foreman. Duane was a volunteer fireman and started the Bull Valley Junior High Bulldogs football team with his friends. He enjoyed laughing at a good joke almost as much as he liked to tell them.  He enjoyed golfing, his daily 7:00 am coffee clutch group, hanging out with his grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Shelly (Joe) Berta, Greg (Lisa Weatherman) Andes and Rick (Kim) Andes; grandchildren, Derek (Kara) Brown, Brandon Andes, Paige Berta, a sister, Alice Sanchez and many nieces, nephews and good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy (Judy) Andes.

A Memorial Gathering will be held o Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home 1211 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church 201 W. South St Woodstock IL. Interment will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church in Woodstock.

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