Duane A. Bouliew, Jr.

Bridgeport, MI

Duane Arcel Bouliew, Jr. of Bridgeport, Michigan, age 79, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, MI.

Duane was born on May 27, 1944 in Saginaw, MI, the son of Duane and Ruth Bouliew. Duane was Salutatorian of the 1962 graduating class of Buena Vista High School. He received his Master's Degree from Central Michigan University. He went on to work independently with disabled individuals throughout his career. He was an avid antique collector, specializing in Coca-Cola memorabilia and advertisement. He was married for 39 years to his loving wife, Carol, and was a loving father/grandfather to his children and grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI. He enjoyed golf and was an avid Detroit Tiger's Baseball and Detroit Lions' football fan.

Contributions can be made to Duane Mark Bouliew Scholarship Fund at Central Michigan University. https://giving.apps.cmich.edu/fund/66457 .

Surviving are his wife, Carol; children, Michelle (Quinn) Hill and Michael (Shanda) Bouliew; his sisters Ruth (Bob) Dec and Elaine (Ken) Cullen; his grandchildren Emma and Colin Hill and Elijah Bouliew; and ex-wife Patricia Bouliew. He is preceded in death by his son, Duane Mark Bouliew, his mother, Ruth Mary Bouliew, and his father, Duane Bouliew, Sr.

Memorial service will take place on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 168 E. Wright Ave. Shepherd, MI 48883. Per his wishes, he was cremated and will be buried with his son, Duane Mark in Shepherd, MI.