Duane E. Olthof

Age 82 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday February 11, 2011 at Chemung County Nursing Facility. Duane was born on June 30, 1928 the son of the late Otho J. and Lucy McFarland Olthof. He was survived by his loving wife Carol; sons, Randy (Patricia)Olthof of Elmira, NY, and Alan (Betsy) Olthof of Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Tim Olthof, Elmira, NY,Emily (Darrell) Johns of Big Flats, NY, Katrina Olthof of Horseheads, NY, and Kristin Olthof of Painted Post, NY; great grandchildren, Violet Johns, and Murphy Johns.Along with his parents Duane was predeceased by his brothers Robert Olthof and Clinton Olthof, grandson, Scott Olthof. Duane graduated from Southside High School in 1947 and attended luncheons once a month with his former classmates that he graduated with. He was a Toolmaker and Foreman for Serios Manufacturing in Southport, NY , also a foreman for two years at American LaFrance in Elmira, NY and he retired after 18 years of service as a supervisor for Emerson Power Transmissions in Ithaca, NY.At the age of 14 Duane proudly became an Eagle Scout, he also belonged to De Molay, a junior organization for the Mason's Club while in high school. He was past President and member of the Gold Card Club. Duane served in the United States Air Force and was a member since 1963 of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, Pine City NY. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Family and friends are invited to call to at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira/Southport, on Monday February 14, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Monday at 4:00 PM, his Pastor William Vallet will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com