Clifford A. Duke, 76

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Clifford A. Duke, 76, of Litchfield, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Private family funeral services will be held at Litchfield Family Funeral Service. Burial will take place at a later date.

Mr. Duke was born June 11, 1942, in Colchester, to Harold and Luetta (Vawter) Duke. He married Judy Ann Dodder on June 28, 1970, in Washington, IA, and she survives.

He graduated from Colchester High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. 

During his career, Mr. Duke was a baker for Jubelts Bakery in Mt. Olive, until his retirement in April 1991. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing poker with Darren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Michelle (Darren) Lingenfelter of Santa Clara, CA, and Jeffrey (Misty) Duke of Litchfield; two stepgrandsons, Justin (fiancee Jennifer Smith) Lingenfelter and Ethan Yearley; three great-stepgrandchildren; sisters, Nancy Bennett, Mary Lou Webber and Darlene Duke, all of Alton; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Duke was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Bonnie and Dolly Duke; and brothers-in-law, Donnie Webber, Mike Bennett and John Dooley.

Memorials may be directed to St. Clare Food Pantry in Litchfield.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.litchfieldffs.com.