Duane W. "Red Butch" Auchampau

Duane W. "Red Butch" Auchampau obituary

Duane W. "Red Butch" Auchampau

Duane Auchampau Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Foster-Hax Funeral Home - Pulaski on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Duane W. "Red" "Butch" Auchampau, age 85, resident of Pulaski for over 50 years, passed away at home on Saturday, September 6th. Duane was born August 12, 1940 in East Syracuse, the son of Harold and Thelma Weimeier Auchampau. He graduated from East Syracuse High School in 1958 and proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 until 1965. Duane was married to his wife of 57-years, Judy Baxter Auchampau. He was employed as a carpenter for many years.

Duane is survived his wife Judy Auchampau of Pulaski and two sisters, Linda DeShane of Syracuse and Wendy Harvey of Oswego.

No services will be held. Arrangements in care of Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski.

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