Denis J. Ducker

Denis J. Ducker

Denis J. Ducker, 64, of Tripoli, died Friday, August 3, 2018, in Camdenton, Missouri, while vacationing with his family.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli with Rev. Marilyn Sargent officiating. Interment will follow at Faith United Church of Christ Cemetery. Lunch will be served following the committal service at the V.F.W. in Tripoli. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8^th at Rettig Funeral Home in Tripoli and for one hour preceding services at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to them for later designation.

Denis Jay, son of Virgil and Jane Niemann Ducker, was born December 1, 1953, in Waverly, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli, and received his education in the Tripoli Schools, graduating from Tripoli High School in 1972. On November 24, 2001, he was united in marriage with Robin Stone. Denis worked for several years as a carpenter before beginning a career in heavy construction. He worked in Denver, Colorado and Las Vegas as a construction superintendent. He also served as mayor of Tripoli and worked as Public Works Director in Tripoli. Denis had many interests including: golf, camping, listening to music, working with his hands, family genealogy, story-telling, but his favorite time of all was the time he spent with his family.

In addition to his wife, Robin of Tripoli, he is survived by his children, Steve (Lauren) Stone of Louisville, Kentucky, Tiffany DePetris of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Michael (Jenny) Stone of Henderson, Nevada, Amy (fiancé, Dylan Madewell) Everett of Clovis, New Mexico, Katie Jo (Adam) Marshall of Marion, and Joseph Kent Ducker; nine grandchildren; his father, Virgil Ducker of Tripoli; His brothers and sisters, Craig (Hazel) Ducker of North Washington, Ellen (Dan) Kalkbrenner of Tripoli, Ann Ducker of Cedar Rapids, Dan (Carolyn) Ducker of Winchester, Maine, Mary Brown of Iowa City, and Matt Ducker of Henderson, Nevada; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane and a brother, Lynn.

REBECCA J SIEVE on August 9, 2018 at 12:06 PM said:

I was sad and shocked to hear about Denis. I just seen him in May and said he retired. I have very fond memories of him.Concerts and his love of music. Jerry Jeff Boz Scaggs just a few. He is with Lynn, his Mom and Kent- who was family too. God Bless All. So sorry for your loss he was so full of life and such a good soul.

CONNIE & RON SCHLATTER on August 9, 2018 at 11:05 AM said:

TO VIRGIL: SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE DEATH OF YOUR SON, DENIS. OUR SISTER LADONNA SCHLATTER E-MAILED US IN BEL AIRE KANSAS TO TELL US OF THE NEWS AND THAT SHE GOT TO VISIT WITH YOU AND FAMILY. DUE TO THE MANY MILES THIS WILL KEEP US FROM ATTENDING THE FUNERAL, BUT CONSIDER THIS A HUGE HUG, VIRGIL. FEEL SO BADLY FOR YOU. MAY GOD BE YOUR TENDER COMFORT IN SORROW AND BRING PEACE AND STRENGTH IN THE DAYS TO COME. COUSINS: RON & CONNIE

Brad Holm on August 9, 2018 at 7:46 AM said:

My condolences to Robin, Red, and the Ducker family in this time of grief.
Just this past May I was fortunate to have company with Denis and had a good laugh about him buying a retirement home in Tripoli for the price of a late model used car. That was 'Deke', storytelling, reminiscing, exposing the irony of a situation with belly shaking mirth. Already I feel the ache of a severed tie to shared experiences that go way back; he will be dearly missed. Hope to see you on the Other Shore, my friend, standing on the Solid Rock and holding a white stone in your hand.

Kelly Niemann and family on August 8, 2018 at 2:56 PM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Ev Boevers on August 8, 2018 at 12:36 PM said:

Gary and I are deeply saddened. Our heart's are broken for you. Love and prayers.

rick and julie bradley on August 8, 2018 at 10:41 AM said:

Robin and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Let us know if there is anything at all you need. God bless.

Brenda Bergmann on August 7, 2018 at 11:38 AM said:

Robin and family, Sorry to hear of Denis' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Brad & Kim Bunce on August 7, 2018 at 6:43 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Tracy Anderson on August 6, 2018 at 5:23 PM said:

Joe, Katy, and Robin, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss!!

Deb Edwards Landau on August 6, 2018 at 4:53 PM said:

Denis and I were alphabet buddies from the class of '72. Ducker, Edwards. I have many memories from school days, but it was Denis who gave me the nickname Mr Ed( the talking horse). The name Ed still sticks from some of my classmates. I I always looked forward to seeing him at the reunions. May God comfort you during this time.

Jo Lenox on August 6, 2018 at 12:49 PM said:

Sorry for your loss. Denis was such a nice guy.

Diane Frahm-Foster on August 6, 2018 at 12:44 PM said:

As neighborhood kids we use to play slow-pitch softball til late at night with his brother Craig too. Always had a joke to share. Sorry Virgil, Craig,and the other family members of this news. I'm sure he was doing something he loved at the time of his passing. RIP Denis.

Randal and Marion Bohr on August 6, 2018 at 11:33 AM said:

We are so saddened to get this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Jerry and Karla Hyde on August 6, 2018 at 9:06 AM said:

So sorry to hear of Denis passing. Our condolences to Robin and the entire Duker family. No words can ease the pain of losing someone before their time. Memories can be bittersweet but will help sustain you. I have a lot of memories of Denis through the years. I hope they bring a smile to you all. God Bless

Linda Giles on August 5, 2018 at 11:34 PM said:

I share their heartache in Ireland. So sorry and saddened.

Roger & Elizabeth Goudschaal on August 5, 2018 at 9:50 PM said:

Saddened, shocked and so very sorry to hear this news. Robin and family, please know we are thinking of you and praying for God’s strength and love at this very difficult time. And Virgil, my dear old friend.....I can’t imagine your grief. Please know we will keep you and all of Denis’ family in our prayers.

Mike and Cece Higgins on August 5, 2018 at 9:27 PM said:

I'm at loss for words... such a good man, father and husband. A good friend taken way too early. I'm so sorry for your loss... so many great memories with such a heavy heart. May God bless you and your family in this sorrowful time.

Barbara Van Ahn on August 5, 2018 at 8:57 PM said:

The Family of Denis ... ..the Van Ahn family lived just across the street from the Ducker family, watching all children grow, ... our family so saddened by the loss of Denis, prayers and condolences to the family at this time ... ..

Marcia Parsons on August 5, 2018 at 7:14 PM said:

Robin and family, my sympathies and prayers are with you.

Scott and Kristie Leistikow on August 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM said:

Robin we are so sorry to hear this news of Denis. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories you have and keep them alive. HUGS!!

Glenyce Bolte on August 5, 2018 at 6:59 PM said:

Virgil and family, My sympathy to all of you. What a shock to see this. I saw and talked to Denis a couple weeks ago.No matter where he saw me he always stopped to visit. It's hard to forget someone who gave so much to remember.

Dalene on August 5, 2018 at 6:24 PM said:

Dear Robin,
My heart breaks for all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved bed that guy. He was so funny and full of life. My prayers are with all of you.

Dawn and Kevin Holm on August 5, 2018 at 6:01 PM said:

Robin we are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Good man taken way to soon. God bless you and your family today and always.

Rebecca and Cody Swyers on August 5, 2018 at 5:39 PM said:

We are so sorry for your loss. Denis will be missed by so many. Prayers and thoughts to the family.

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