Duane Leo Strader, 69, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1956 in Pekin, IL to Norman Strader and Daisy (Gibbons) Strader.

Duane was a Civil War and World War II buff, and he was part of the Pentecostal/Jewish faith.

He is survived by his siblings Pam Smith, Steve Strader, Jed Strader, Ernest Strader, Wesley Strader, and David Strader, as well as many other family members. He is preceded in death by both his parents.