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Leon Anthony Duelmer

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LEON ANTHONY DUELMER, 83, of Little Rock, Ark. entered into the presence of the Lord on Nov. 28, 2013. Mr. Duelmer lived a long, healthy life. His strong love for the outdoors provoked his career as a hardworking, dedicated builder and carpenter. Regardless of his long work hours, a smile always shined through for those he cared for. Throughout his battle with illness, his strong will and determination never faltered. His strength will always be remembered by those who loved him. He was of Catholic faith. Preceding him in death were his parents, Anton and Marie Duelmer; sisters, Henrietta Cathell and Irene Wright; and brother, Gilbert Duelmer. Survivors include four daughters: Jennifer Gartrell (Stormy), Toni Duelmer, Samantha Duelmer, Amanda Colclasure (Dale); seven grandchildren: Blaine (Brooklyn) Bailey, Shelby Gartrell, and Madeline, Carissa, Jillian, and Gabriel Colclasure; four sisters: Lou Davis, Vi Bogoslavsky, Helen Garr, and Bobbie Faulk; brother, Louis Duelmer; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501)455-5800. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Saint Scholastica's Cemetery in New Blaine, Ark. Memorials may be made to UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 686-8530. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Published December 1, 2013

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