Edwards PhD, Dr. Duane D. of Rutherford passed away on April 26, 2010.
Born in Stanford Wisconsin he lived most of his life in Rutherford.
He served in the US Army and honorably discharged in 1964.
He was Professor of English, Fairleigh Dickerson University for 38 years, and was also a published author with his book "The Rainbow" during his off time he enjoyed being involved in many Community activities.
Duane is survived by his beloved wife Carol (nee Schmitt), his loving children, Leah Edwards and her husband Anthony, Deidre Bauernschmidt and her husband Kenneth. He was devoted to his precious grandchildren Derek and Sophia.
Duane leaves his siblings Chet Edwards, Shirley Kurtzweil, Bette Wooster, Ron Edwards, Diane Cherek and the late Yvonne Fintak.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service Friday 10:00am in the Collins Calhoun Funeral Home 19 Lincoln Ave. Rutherford followed by Interment in George Washington Mem. Park Cemetery Paramus.
Visiting Wed. 7-9pm and Thur. 2-4 & 7-9pm.
Donations made to: Doctors Without Borders USA, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741