Dean V. Duda,73, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at St. Luke's Medical Center.
Dean was born in Racine on February 22, 1949 to the late Jerome H. and Margaret I. (nee: Essman) Duda. He was a 1967 graduate of William Horlick High School and received his BA from UW-Whitewater.
On January 30, 1971 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, he married Marilyn L. Knuth.
Dean was employed as a CPA with Touche, Ross & CO. and as a foreman carpenter for Wocot. He was a truss designer for Custom Components until his retirement. Dean's salvation was the foundation of his life. He served as a Deacon at Racine Bible Church & was an active volunteer in church ministries and local nursing homes.
Dean enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and creating a beautiful display of Christmas lights on his home each year. He also loved trips to Eagle River and Walt Disney World. Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn L. Duda; his daughters Jill (Marcus) Hanel, Jamie (Michael) Rogowski; his daughter-in-law Amanda Duda; his grandchildren Grace, Ashley, Nathan, and Levi Hanel; Hope and Jude Rogowski; Elijah, Caleb, and Lilly Duda; and his brother Dennis (Jane) Duda. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his son David M. Duda and his sister Connie Anderson.
Funeral Services for Dean will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Racine Bible Church, 12505 Spring Street. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. A light meal will be held at church following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Racine Bible Church missionary fund have been suggested