Found peace on Monday, February 23, 2015, age 69 years. Beloved husband for 52 years of Marcella (nee Delarosa). Loving father of Virgil Lee Duke Jr., Lisa (Anthony) Cannizzaro, Cheryl (fianc-Mark) Duke, Anthony (Shannon), Julie, Kelly (Leslie), Joseph (fiance-Tonya), Johnathon (fiancee-Dannon), Mary and Kevin Duke. Dear brother of Mary Wood, Betty Cole, Linda Breeden, Richard and Jimmy (Diane) Duke. Also survived by 30 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Virgil was a retiree of Milwaukee Gear. Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, February 27, 2015, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Interment to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel 6080 So. 27th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-282-6080