Duane Fick

It is with great sadness that the family of Duane H. Fick announces his passing at the age of 96 on December 23, 2025, at Azria Care Center in Winterset, Iowa.

Duane was born on May 19, 1929, to Herman and Mary Fick.

In 1952, Duane married Emma Curry in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

After retiring from Firestone, Duane enjoyed spending his time on the golf course, as well as hunting and fishing with family and friends.

Duane is survived by his children: Connie (Dennis) Loftus of New York; Patty (her late husband, Tom) Hendricks of North Carolina; Donna (Bruce) Muir of Missouri; Dennis (Alison) Fick of Winterset, Iowa; and Cathy (Tom) Gibson of Arizona. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma Fick; his four brothers; and his five sisters.