Robert E. Duke Jr.

DUKE_Robert E. Duke, Jr., 61, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Robert was born September 16, 1947 the son of Robert E. and Kathleen Duke, Sr. in New York. He graduated from St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque, and graduated from the University of New Mexico. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served for 12 years in the United States Marine Corps. He later worked as an accountant for Elastimold and CTS. He retired in 2008. Robert was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife Donna; five sons, Robert and Peter Duke, Kyle, Ryan, and Brent Jenkins; two grandchildren, Pele and Mira; two sisters, Ginger Kuemmerle and Dorothy Urena. Donna would like to thank these special people from Hospice, Gary, Maquia, Christiana, Marla, and Wayne. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920