Obituary: Eugene T. Duncil, Sr., 78, of Scottville

Eugene Duncil, Sr.

Eugene T. Duncil, Sr., 78, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  Eugene was born on August 1, 1946 in Manistee, the son of Warren and Dolores (Krause) Duncil Sr. and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1965.

Eugene partnered with his brother-in-law Rusty Petersen in a drywall construction business for a several years before working at Harbison-Walker Refractory in Ludington, a job he would hold for over 34 years until the plant closed.  In his retirement, Eugene rode his 1997 Harley Davidson soft tail (Ol’ 97) all over the United States and every Canadian providence. While visiting every state in the Union he took pictures in front of each state’s welcome sign. He was also an antique car enthusiast and a member of the Pere Marquette Motoring Club before the open road started calling his name.  As an avid fisherman, Eugene enjoyed spending time on local lakes fishing for northern pike or bass and occasionally salmon.  He also looked forward to the fall when he could spend time out in the woods hunting with his family.

Eugene will be greatly missed by his children Randy Duncil (Susan Ptaszewski) of Ludington, Eugene Duncil, Jr. of Free Soil, Kevin (Christine) Duncil of Scottville, and Dana (Chris) Christofferson also of Ludington; his grandchildren Genette, David, Skylar, Violet, Sara, Alexandria, and Cody; six great-grandchildren; his brother and sisters Warren (Betty) Duncil, Jr. of Portage, Ind., Naomi (Dave) Jacobs of Walkerville, Barb (Jim) Beckstrom, and Deb Althaus all of Ludington; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many great friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Dottie Jolly and Wanda Petersen.

Friends may gather with Eugene’s family on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville where a short ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. followed by graveside services at Fountain Cemetery with Rev. John Hansen officiating.  Those who wish to remember Eugene with a memorial donation are asked to please consider the American Heart Association or Corewell Health Hospice who provided great care for Eugene in these last days.

Please visit Eugene’s memory page at www.wymanfuneralservice.com to share a memory or tribute of Eugene with his family.