Obituary of Duane Earl Robert Ermel

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Duane Earl Robert Ermel passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the age of 55.

Born in Kitchener on November 8, 1968, Duane attended Trillium School, Laurentian School, and Cameron Heights Collegiate. Throughout his childhood and teenage years, he played both soccer and hockey. Duane worked as a Sheet Metal Worker at Union Local 562 for over 30 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, billiards, bowling, golf, and so much more. Duane was very creative and had a great imagination. He could build anything, and it was always unique and different. We will remember his charismatic smile and great sense of humour. He always had something funny to say. Duane was devoted to his two daughters and was always there for them. His four grandchildren were his world, and Duane was the best grandfather ever.

Duane will be sadly missed by his father Richard Ermel (Judy), brothers Shawn and Brad (Elaine), daughters Jamie and Jessie (Justin), his good friend and the mother of his children Sandy Bonn, grandchildren Noah, Vincent, Levi, and Indy, step-sisters Judy and Angela, and many more extended family members and friends.

Duane was predeceased by his mother Beverly Ermel (nee Merner), his grandparents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  

Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Sunday, March 17 from 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the Fireside Reception Room. A livestream and recording of the service will be available on the funeral home’s website. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association may be arranged through www.erbgood.com.