Duane Hower, 36

August 8, 2012

Duane Allen Hower, 36, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in a motor vehicle accident.
He was born Dec. 31, 1975, in Lima, to Mickie S. (Howell) and Eddie D. Hower, who survive in Wapakoneta.
Also surviving are a son, Garrett Hower, of St. Marys; two sisters, Elisha Hower, of Wapakoneta, and Cathy Hower, of Columbus; two nephews, Thomas Schoenlein, of Wapakoneta and Conner Frame, of Wapakoneta; paternal grandmother, H. Maxine Leis, of Lima; and maternal grandmother, Marlene Howell, of Wapakoneta.
Mr. Hower worked for Minster Machine, loved sports with his son and nephews. He enjoyed playing pool and was a devoted father and uncle.
Services are at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville, with the Rev. David Ross officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or the donor’s favorite charity.
Condolences may be shared at BayliffandSon.com.