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Vernon Duane Schrag
02/27/1945 — 05/06/2006
From Kennewick, WA, US | Born in Everett, Washington
Vernon Duane Schrag
Duane Schrag, 61, of Kennewick, passed away May 6, 2006, at Kennewick General Hospital due to complications from diabetes, with his loving family and friends at his bedside. Duane was born February 27, 1945 to Vernon Glen and Florence Mae Brewster Schrag in Everett, Washington.
Duane graduated from Pasco High School and attended CBC and Oregon State University. He was extremely proud to be a member of the Richland Fire Department, joining the department in 1970. Duane rapidly advanced through the ranks, retiring after 26 years as the Chief of Operations and Training. Duane served on many Fire, EMS, and Disaster Preparedness Committees and Boards on a local, state and national level. Duane was twice selected to attend the Executive Fire Officers Program at the National Fire Academy in Maryland, a very prestigious honor.
Duane loved the beauty of the Blue Mountains and his cabin located there. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, horses, snowmobiles, four wheelers, mushrooming and evening campfires with friends. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and an accomplished metal and wood worker, spending many hours in his shop designing and making fine cabinets and crafts.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents, brother Terry, and nephew Shaun Ripplinger. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Judi; sister Cheryl and husband Marv Ripplinger; children Gary Mills, Tami and Shawn VanDinter, Becky and Bob Loomis; grandchildren Cameron Mills, Bobbie Loomis, Demi VanDinter, Mackenzie Mills; special brother John and Nancy Walsh; brother-in-law Thomas Walsh, and nieces Becky Ripplinger, Teresa Pat Smith, Lisa Allan O'Brien, Sara Walsh, and numerous cousins and friends.
The family wishes to express appreciation to Dr. Frank Cole, Dr. Sitti, and the KGH lCU nurses Michelle, Sherry and Arlene for your compassion and care.
A celebration of Duane's life will be held May 20, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1300 Bypass Highway, Richland. Access is south off Van Giesen onto Hall Road, east on Chester Road.
Although I never met Judi and Duane, Judi and I are very distant cousins and share a love of genealogy that has grown into a real friendhsip through exchanging family information and E-mails. I know how devoted Judi was to Duane and the loving care she gave him during his last illness and send my sincere condolonces and loving wishes to her and her entire family at this difficult time.
Nadine
Although I never met Judi and Duane, Judi and I are very distant cousins and share a love of genealogy that has grown into a real friendhsip through exchanging family information and E-mails. I know how devoted Judi was to Duane and the loving care she gave him during his last illness and send my sincere condolonces and loving wishes to her and her entire family at this difficult time.
Nadine
I will always remember the practical jokes at Christmas. The many trips to the Cabin to relax and enjoy family time. But most of all I will always remember the father figure that was always there through the good times and the bad, and willing to help with any problems that arose. And for that Dad we Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. We Love You Dad Always and Forever.
Dear Judi and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.
I moved hear to Alaska 7 years ago and lost contact with you all.
I hope all of you will work through all of this.
Please contact me by phone.
1-907-333-0096
God Bless
Alot of fond memorys from the years gone by.
Take really good care and know my love and prayers are with you all.
Betty
You were a great friend and room mate….
Judi,
My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family at the passing of your beloved Duane. My prayer is that the Lord will comfort you through the days ahead.
Pat
Dear Judi;
Remember all the wonderful times we had at the cabins.
Your friend
Jerry Larson
Words can’t truly express our saddness for Duane’s passing. Just think of him up there looking down at us with a twinkle in his eye with a cig in his hand and a cocktail in the other hand. He is painless and I am sure at peace. It is your turn for peace now. Please let us help anyway we can help any way. Even to talk anytime. You are in our thoughts daily. Give Powder a big hug for us.
Judi,
My condolences to you and your family — may your memories of the living and loving times sustain you through this time of loss.
Matt. 5:4–Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Judi: I was so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. May the memories of your times together comfort you during this difficult time. I will never forget working with you at Pasco P.D. What a treasure you were. Please know that others are thinking of you now as you go through this. May God comfort you and your family.
Judi, Just want you to know we are thinking of you. Talk with you later. Love,
Dearest Judi & family,
We want to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and friend..father, helpmate and companion. Please know that even though we can’t be there for the memorial service, we will be thinking of you. I’ll always remember the great Christmas eve that Teresa and I had with you & Duane when Tosha was just a baby… it was one of the most fun Christmas’s I ever had with so much family there.
Love always,
Mavis
duane was agood pal during our school years
I knew Duane he was a good man. May the Lord be very close to you during this time of great loss.
Dear Judy and family, God comfort you in your sorrow. What a good man Duane was. It sounds as tho you lived a wonderful life together. We were in the same class, PHS ’63. God bless you all.
I am very sorry for you loss. I enjoyed working with Duane when I was employed as a clerk at the Richland Fire Department. He will be truely missed. Your family is in my prayers.
Judi and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Duane was a good friend and mountain companion. Many times I shared a beer, a campfire, a chat, a snowmobile ride with Duane. His quiet demeanor, his love of life, and his sense of humor always made him welcome to any circle of friends. Duane will be missed greatly. Our love and prayers go out to Judi and brother John. God bless ya all!
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Vernon Duane Schrag