Dwight Edward Duke
January 14, 1935 ~ February 12, 2026
Dwight Edward Duke, 91, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
He was born in Sugar Grove, Ohio on January 14, 1935, the son of Russell Blaine and Mary Margene (Deck) Duke.
Following graduation from high school, he attended Wilmington College. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Park College after retiring from the Air Force.
He was united in marriage to Norma Kathleen Shoop on December 4, 1960.
Dwight served his country for 29 years in the United States Air Force. At the time of his honorable discharge, he held the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Following his last assignment at Whiteman Air Force Base, he and Norma continued to live in Knob Noster and he worked for Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg as a Certified Nursing Aid. In 2015, they moved to Jefferson City.
Dwight liked to play the piano, read, tinkering on cars with his son, go camping, and watch the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a man of great organizational skills. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Duke, Jefferson City; his daughter, Michelle (Jason) Ford, Jefferson City; his son, Michael (Abigail) Duke, Linn; four grandchildren, Andrew Ford, Katherine (Steven) Gutierriez, Blaine Duke, Eller Duke; and one great-grandchild, Jerome “Romey” Gutierriez.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marilyn (Bob) Sullivan; and a brother, Donn (Lorene) Duke.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Trimble Funeral Homes in Jefferson City followed by the funeral service at 12 noon with Pastor Chris Thomson officiating.
Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Visitation: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trimble Funeral Homes
3210 North Ten Mile Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Trimble Funeral Homes
3210 North Ten Mile Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Graveside Service: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:00 am
Jacksonville Veterans Cemetery
1479 County Road 1675
Jacksonville, Missouri 65260
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What a great long life Dwight had! Fond memories of working with him at WMMC, Warrensburg🌹
Lord, we pray that You would wrap Your loving arms around this family, providing them with strength and solace as they grieve. May Your presence be felt in their midst, bringing them hope and healing. Help them to find comfort in knowing that their loved ones are now in Your eternal care.
We ask for Your grace to sustain them in their sorrow, granting them the ability to navigate through the waves of grief. Give them the courage to lean on You and to find support in their community of faith and loved ones. Surround them with people who will offer words of encouragement, love, and understanding.
Lord, we also pray for any unresolved emotions or questions that may be weighing on their hearts. Bring them clarity and peace, and help them to find closure and acceptance in Your perfect plan. May they find solace in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, knowing that one day they will be reunited with their loved ones in Your presence.
We pray for strength and unity within the family, that they may lean on one another and find comfort in their shared memories and love. Help them to support and uplift each other during this time of mourning.
Lastly, Lord, we ask that You use this season of grief to draw each family member closer to You. May they seek Your face, find solace in Your Word, and experience Your unfailing love and faithfulness. May their mourning be turned into joy as they find comfort and hope in You.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.🙏🙏🙏