Howard Leon Duchene

Howard Leon DuChene, 87

Howard Leon DuChene of Frostproof passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 29, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Howard and Josephine DuChene; he moved to Frostproof from New Jersey 25 years ago. Howard was the Senior Vice President of Operations for Jefferies & Company and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church. Howard spent his free time playing bridge and was a member of a Seniors Bridge Club. He was a fan of the Chicago Bulls and enjoyed traveling.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Josephine DuChene; sister, Luella Fifer; and brother, Dennis DuChene. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lydia DuChene; son, Steven DuChene (Kristy) of Waterloo, Illinois; daughter, Denise Harper (Steven) of Simi Valley, California; sisters, Patricia Pajka (Richard) of Glenwood, Illinois and Nancy Przybyla (Ronald) of Tinley Park, Illinois; grandchildren, Bailey, Derek, Carly; and many nieces and nephews.

A family service will be held at a later time.