Duane A. Sugarbaker's Obituary
Duane A. Sugarbaker, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born in Muskegon on July 25, 1938, to Henry and Genevieve Sugarbaker.He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Ellen; 2 sons, Mark and Russell (Nicole West) Sugarbaker both of Fruitport; 3 stepchildren, Robert (Beverly) Whelpley of Grand Rapids, Rhonda (Ed Bagalay) Whelpley of Muskegon and Mark (Kimberly) Whelpley of Bitely, MI; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Darlene; 2 daughters, Pamela Watson and Leisa Schaner; sister, Carol Sugarbaker and a brother, Richard Sugarbaker. Duane had retired from Michigan Spring and Stamping. He was a member of Word of Hope church in Fruitport.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Fruitport Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the family or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org
Shoreline Memorial Services of Muskegon 231-722-5050
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