
07/16/2025
Michael “Mike” Frederick McDuffee, age 75, of North Twin Lake, Howe, IN passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Mr. McDuffee was born on December 4, 1949, in Muncie, IN to William Frederick and Elizabeth (Viles) McDuffee. Mike graduated from Wadsworth High School in Ohio and then continued his education, where he obtained an associate's degree in business in Ohio. He then served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On July 24, 1970, he married his wife of nearly 55 years, Lucinda Anne Bill, in Covington, KY. For nearly 40 years, Mike worked diligently as a sales manager within industrial sales. He was an avid car enthusiast. He loved watching car shows, enjoyed car rides, and was extremely proud of his previously owned GTO, 1968 Camaro SS, and his favorite the 1969 Volkswagen Super Bus. Mike loved his canine companion “Izzy” and they did everything, from car rides to trips to Taco Bell, Jimmy Johns, and the coffee shop. He was an outdoors enthusiast, loved being on the lake, boating, and camping. For numerous years he was a Scout Leader for the Boy Scouts. Above all, he was best known as being a wonderful husband, absolutely amazing father and grandfather, and kept friendships with people he knew his entire life. Mike was a hero and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include:
Spouse, Lucinda Anne McDuffee.
Son, Joshua (Susan) McDuffee.
Daughter, Amy McDuffee.
Canine Companion, Izzy.
Former son-in-law, Steve Sickle.
Grandchildren, Devan (Stephen Cottrill) Sickle, Tynan Cutting, Taylor McDuffee, Broden McDuffee, and Reagan McDuffee.
Sister, Theresa (Peter) Chiafalo.
Brother, Tom (Angie) McDuffee.
Brother-in-law, Roger (Deanne Fleet) Bill.
Brother-in-law, Robert (Marge) Bill.
Cousin, Kent Viles.
Cousin, Susan Viles-Booker.
Several of nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sally McDuffee.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later time and cremation will take place upon Mike’s final wishes.
Arrangements and care trusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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