Duane "Hank" H. Collins
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Norton -
Duane H. "Hank" Collins, 84, of Norton, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
He was born December 13, 1936 in Ravenna to the late William and Alice (Holcomb) Collins and lived in Norton most of his life.
Hank served his country in the U.S. Navy and married the love of his life, Marjorie Kaufman, September 19, 1959. She preceded him in death in 2017. He spent many years working as an automotive mechanic.
He was passionate about his family and God and was always fervently pursuing his spiritual journey. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, cooking and fishing.
Surviving is son, Duane (Cheryl) Collins, Jr.; daughters, Christine (Loren) Rufener, Cynthia (John) Kulton, Carole (Kirk) Edwards and Caryn (Brent) Heller; grandchildren, Shaun (Rachel) Rufener, Joshua (Rachel) Collins, Shane (Gillian) Rufener, Rachel Collins, Jonathan (Abby) Kulton, Jeremy Rufener, Haylee (Andrew) Keeler, Tyler (Kathleen) Kulton, David (Melinda) Edwards, Benjamin Kulton, Joel Edwards, Nathan Kulton, Mariah Kulton, Tachianna Edwards, Alexis Edwards, Noah Kulton and Anyah Heller; 16 great grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Pam Collins Cookro.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie; and son, Mark Collins.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman.
Private family graveside services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Rd., Rittman, OH 44270.
Visitors are asked to wear masks, practice social distancing, and adhere to posted signs and spacing limitations. Seating may be limited.
For online register book, obituary, condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.