Duane Falor Obituary

Duane F. Falor

Grand Ledge

Born May 26, 1933 in Fowler, passed away on December 4 at home at the age of 82.

Duane graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1951 to become an Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force and serve during the Korean War. Home on leave, in 1954, he married Sandra Ainsworth.

After his military service ended in 1955, Duane worked at various construction sites as a lifelong member of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union. Duane also worked with his father-in-law and eventually took over Ainsworth Heating and Cooling in Grand Ledge. He coached Little League, Pony League, and the American Legion Post 48 Summer Baseball Team.

Duane was a dedicated member of the American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48 for 52 continuous years; served as Post Commander for 18 consecutive years for the VFW Post 3293; and was active in the local Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Program for many years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Merlin "Hank" Falor and Georgia "Mabel" Bush; his wife, Sandra, of 54 years; infant son, Alexander; brother, Merlin "Mike"; and sister-in-law, Judy Falor.

He is survived by his son, Zachary Falor (Kate Sanford) of Grand Ledge; daughter, DuAnne (Dave) Masselink of Holland; four grandchildren, Annie (Lawrence) Watson, Samantha Talley, Brett Talley, and Jersey Masselink; two great grandchildren, Joseph and Tia; and four siblings, Inez (Ralph) Gregory, Carl (Juanita) Falor, Jerry Falor, and Archie (Donna) Falor.

He was a son, a husband, a dad, a papa, a big-papa, a brother, a friend, a patriot, and a veteran, and he will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 8 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, December 9 at 11am at Trinity Episcopal Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Legion Post 48 Honor Guard or Trinity Episcopal Church.