Obituary of Duane Marvin Jungeblut

Duane M. Jungeblut, 89, of Lodi, passed away on February 15, 2017. He was born in Lodi, on July 21, 1927 to Calvin and Angelina Jungeblut. Duane worked as a grape, almond, and peach farmer for all of his life. He was a big advocate for protecting agriculture in this area serving on the San Joaquin County Planning Commission. He was involved in the following organizations; California Association of Winegrape Growers, Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission, and served as president of the Lodi District Grape Growers Association. Duane served in the United States Army and is a member of the Lodi American Legion. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; daughter, Sandra (Pat) Hale; sons, Duane, Jr., Brian (Debbie); grandchildren; Chris Hale, Brian, Jr., and Brandon; great-grandson, Elijah; sister, Jurine Smith; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Calvin; sisters, Marie Thompson and Arleen McCaffrey. A chapel service will be held on Thursday, February 23, at 1pm at Lodi Funeral Home. Committal will follow at Lodi Memorial Cemetery. There is no visitation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any charity in Duane's name.