OBIT:  Willis DUECKER, 1932, Garrett, Somerset County, PA 

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WILLIS DUECKER

  Willis Duecker passed away at his home in Garrett early on Thursday morning, 
Sept. 15, having suffered a stroke on Tuesday.
  Mr. Duecker was a carpenter by trade.  He also owned a fine farm in Summit 
Township, which he farmed for many years, and sold about ten years ago to his 
son-in-law, Irvin Gnagey, one of the hustling farmers of Summit Township.  After 
selling his farm, he purchased a fine property at the south end of Garrett and 
moved into it.  He was an honest hard-working man and provided well for his 
family which consisted of his wife, three sons and two daughters.  Several years 
ago his sight became impaired and he could see only at short distances.  This 
prevented him from doing much work, altho he was one who enjoyed outdoor life 
and good company.  He led a clean life and was a good, true, lovable husband and 
father.
  Mr. Duecker will be sadly missed in his home, in town and the whole community, 
as he was widely known.
  He was married to Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Burkholder, who died 
many years ago.  Three sons and two daughters survive, besides his wife.  The 
sons are Allen, William and Webster, of Garrett.  The daughters are Lillian, 
wife of Harry Stevanus, living near St. Paul, Elk Lick Township, and Cora, wife 
of Irvin Gnagey of Summit Township.
  Mr. Duecker was 73 years, 11 months and 12 days old.  He was a true and 
faithful member of the Center Lutheran Church, near Garrett, where interment was 
made on Saturday afternoon at 2:30.  Rev. Pyle of Garrett conducted the services 
and spoke kind words in behalf of the good works and life of this beloved one.

Meyersdale Republican, September 22, 1932