Wright 'Duane' Armstrong

78 year old, Wright “Duane” Armstrong of Rensselaer, passed away November 9, 2014 with his family around him.

On September 29, 1936, Duane was born to Wright and Jessie (Odle) Armstrong on the farm in Kniman, Jasper County, Indiana.  On October 19th 1960 he married the love of his life Joyce Cambe in San Pierre, Indiana. Duane was a laborer for Local 81.

Duane is survived by his loving family: wife: Joyce, sons: Paul (Toni) Armstrong, Daniel (Edna) Armstrong, five grandchildren: Ashley, Hillary, Brett, Ryne, & Daniel, two great-grandchildren: Danielle, & Zoey, and siblings: Betty Targgart and Neva Hubbeling.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Evertt “Pete” Armstrong & Basil Armstrong, and two sisters: Thelma Conley & Fatima Collins.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Duane will take place on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with Kenny Oliver officiating. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Memory Gardens in Rensselaer.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.