Duane J. Obeshaw, Sr., 66, of Wartella Road in Moran, died late Friday evening, December 11, 2009, at his home.

He was born June 24, 1943, in St. Ignace to Earl and Leona (nee LaDuke) Obeshaw.

He had lived in the St. Ignace area all his life, and was known to many in the community by his nicknames of “Do Do” or “Dude,” rather than his given name. Mr. Obeshaw spent his life as a professional painter and a carpenter. He also was very good at mechanics, friends said, and was able to fix almost anything.

Mr. Obeshaw was an elder with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Mr. Obeshaw is survived by two sons and their families, Duane Christopher and Danielle of Wapakoneta, Ohio, and Billy Jack and Ginger of St. Ignace; a daughter and her family, Polly and Bryan Davis, also of Wapakoneta; two brothers and their families, Jimmy Obeshaw of St. Ignace and Earl and Earlene of Rhode Island; his mother, Leona “Bubbles” Obeshaw of St. Ignace; his ex-wife, Debbie Obeshaw of St. Ignace; a special friend, Lisa Gamble of Moran; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl; a brother, Alex “Obe” Obeshaw, who died April 17, 2002, and a son, Duane Jr., who died in 1990.

There will be a graveside service in the spring at Gros Cap Cemetery.

Dodson Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.