Duane Allan Kobielush, 70, of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at The Villa at Traverse Point. Duane was born on February 25, 1949 in Westboro, Wisconsin to the late Alfred and Emily (Zutavern) Kobielush. He married the love of his life Diane Poniatowski on September 2, 1978 in Denver, Colorado. She survives him. He enjoyed watching college football and was huge a Wisconsin Badgers fan. He was also a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Duane is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane, two sisters and a brother; Marleen (Jerry) Vogt, Debera Kobielush and Calvin Kobielush.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Eleanor Ditmars.

A funeral service honoring Duane will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Duane's family at his tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkoff.com .

The family if being care for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.