Duane A. Cook

Duane A. Cook, 85, of Hartford went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family.

Duane was born Dec. 26, 1927, in Bangor, the son of L. Reed and Mary (Boyer) Cook, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a sister, Evelyn Dorkoski; and a brother, Roger Cook.

Duane was a graduate of Bangor High School, where he was strongly active in athletic activities. He started working at Standard Electronics, which later became Adams Electronics before it closed. He also started, along with three others, Bangor Electronics. He and his wife, Lois, were the owners and operators of Cook's Nursery. He was a devoted member of the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartford and served as the leader of the Lutheran Boy Pioneers Youth Groups in Hartford and Bangor. He was a member of the Board of Directors at Camp Lor-Ray in Twin Lakes for 40 years. In his spare time, he coached Little League and enjoyed camping, fishing, golf, hunting, and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed spending winters for 25 years in Big Pine Key, Fla.

Duane married the former Lois Berndt on Oct. 20, 1956. She survives, along with a son, Frederick (Lisa) Cook of Hartford; a daughter, Rhonda (Charles) Wiersma of Scotts; grandchildren, Christopher, Shelby and Corey Cook and Alex and Sidney Wiersma; four nieces; and one nephew.

The family will welcome friends from 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, at the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hartford, where the service to honor his memory will commence at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Frederick S. Adrian will officiate. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memorial donations in Duane's name may be made to the church. Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.