Duane Edward Hundl, Sr., age 70, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was born on March 26, 1949 to Joe and Irene Hundl, Sr. of Houston, Texas. Duane was a member of St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Kingwood since its founding in 1979. Duane is preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. Hundl, Sr., brother, Wesley Hundl, Sr., and nephew, Wesley Hundl, Jr.

Duane is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sherry; his mother, Irene Hundl; daughter, Kimberly Fillion and husband, Ken; sons, Duane Hundl, Jr. and wife, Danielle, Brian Hundl and wife, Anselma, Michael Hundl; three grandchildren, Summer Hundl, Duane Hundl III, and Aubrey Hundl; brother, Joe A. Hundl, Jr. and wife, Virginia; sisters, Candice Tyrrell and husband, Ed, Renette Jasmer and husband, Scott, Dorian Bray and husband, Tom; sister-in-law, Sharon Cash and husband, Doug; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Duane was a 1967 graduate of St. Thomas High School in Houston. Always a music enthusiast and a drummer in his youth, he passed his love of music on to his children.

Duane graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science Technology from the University of Houston in 1978.

Duane was an Air Force veteran, having served from 1967 for six years in the United States Air Force Reserves at Lackland AFB, Sheppard AFB Technical Training Center, and Ellington AFB.

Duane served in the City of Houston Fire Department for a total of 32 ½ years, retiring on November 1, 2005. He was a Senior Captain at HFD Station 102 in Kingwood, Texas when he retired.

Duane’s happiest moments were those spent fishing with his dad, playing golf with his sons, family and friends, and making many happy memories with extended family.

Duane was a loving and devoted husband, son, father, and grandfather who cherished his family and was a strong man of faith. He will be missed by all who were blessed to know and love him.