Mr. Duane M. Woolverton, 86, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Great River Hospice House, West Burlington, IA.

He was born to Harry and Alice Wright Woolverton on May 11, 1929 at home near Good Hope, Illinois. At the age of 9 he moved to the LaHarpe area. He attended Country Schools near Good Hope and LaHarpe, graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1946.

On February 18, 1950 He married Anna Lou Harl at The Colusa United Brethren Church in Colusa, Illinois. They lived and farmed in the Colusa area for 40 years.

Duane and Wayne operated Woolverton Chevrolet in LaHarpe from 1984 until Duanes retirement in 1993. In his retirement he helped Boston Brothers of Burnside, Il until 2012.

Duane and Anna Lou enjoyed traveling throughout many states on their Harley Davidson. They were also a team enjoying woodworking. They built many Shadow Boxes, Doll Cradles, Quilt Racks, Shelves and Lazy Susans for friends and family. He built them and she stained and finished them.

Survivors include four sons, Wayne Woolverton of Blandinsville, Il, Gary (Sheri) of Donnellson, IA, Donald (Rhonda) Woolverton and Ned (Tracey) Woolverton, both of the Colusa area, nine grandchildren, thirteen great - grandchildren, five nieces, and four nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his mother, his sister Eloise Parrish, two Sisters-in-law and one Brother-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Pastor David Poland officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Harris Cemetery, Dallas City, IL. A memorial fund has been established for the Burnside Christian Church or the Great River Hospice House.