Duane Lawrence O'Connor

Duane Lawrence O'Connor, age 82, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on December 13, 2022, surrounded by his family. Duane was born on September 17, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Roy O'Connor and Helen Danes.

Duane graduated from Detroit College of Law in 1971 and had a very fulfilling career as Vice President and General Counsel of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company from 1974-2002. He served on numerous insurance industry board of directors throughout his career.

On August 22, 1966, Duane married Carol Ann Rogers, and they enjoyed 56 years together.

Duane loved golf and was a member of the Hastings Country Club. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. Duane enjoyed fishing, reading, photography, travel, and listening to classical music. He was a great cook and enjoyed fine dining.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Doug and Gordon (Gordy), and son Brian.

He is survived by his wife Carol O'Connor of Hastings, Michigan, daughter Jill (Kenneth) Green of Lafayette, Louisiana, son Michael O'Connor of Alto, Michigan, and granddaughter Ella O'Connor.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058, with Fr. Stephan Philip, Celebrant.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.