Duane D. Canon, age 96, of Prescott, AZ, formerly from Oshkosh passed away peacefully on April 5, 2020. Duane was born April 29,1923 in Waldwick, Wi., the son of the late Guy and Ethel Canon. Duane grew up in Mineral Point, Wi. before moving to Oshkosh. On Oct.14, 1969 he married Lucile Brodrick and moved to Phoenix and then Prescott, AZ until his death.
Duane served his country briefly in the U.S. Marine Corps at the end of WW2 in 1945 at Parris Island S C where he was discharged.
Duane loved to fish with his twin sons, Duane and Del. He also liked to hunt and fish with his long-time friend, Bill Stenson.
Duane enjoyed to go on dune buggy rides and camping with his late wife, Lucile, in Arizona. They also enjoyed coming back to Wisconsin to visit with family and friends. Their highlight was their trip to Alaska for over a month.
Survived by his two sons: Duane (Betty) Canon of Oshkosh, Wi and Del (Pam) Canon of Brookfield, Wi., three granddaughters, Carrie (Joe) Shipman, Sarah (Eric Hillmann) Canon, and Erin Canon. Five great granddaughters, Kyra and Kyndall Shipman, Morgan (Alex Kotenberg),, Emily and Isabell Stamper, one great grandson, Benjamin Hillmann and one step great grandson, Jack Hillmann, and two great great granddaughters, Bette Jane and Lillian Anne Kotenberg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lucile; brothers Merlin Canon; step-brother, Gordy Canon; three sisters: Twilla Rakow, Eleanor Peebles and Loretta Mau.
Memorial services for Duane will be held August 1, at Lakeview Memorial Park, 2786 Algoma Blvd. Per Lake View Memorial Park requirements, masks are required. Visitation will be from 10 am to 11 am until the time of service at 11 am. Following the service burial will be at the grave site with full military honors by the United Veterans Honor Guard.
