A Galesburg-area man known for assisting residents with their hardware, tool and lumber needs has died.
Richard “Dick” Duff of Henderson, who owned Duff Ace Hardware in Galesburg for many years, died Saturday at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. He was 85.
Duff and his wife Dorothy purchased Yeager’s Hardware Store before owning and operating Duff Ace Hardware, 1400 N. Henderson St. Duff Ace Hardware closed in 2004.
After retiring from the store, Duff worked at Farm King and later Lowe’s in Galesburg. He then worked for a time at Hansen Lumber Co, and last worked at Southard’s Car Wash until 2020.
According to his obituary, Duff volunteered many hours for the FISH Food Pantry in Galesburg. He served for many years as a Henderson Village Trustee and was a member and fire chief at Henderson Fire Department.
Memorial Mass for Richard “Dick” Duff will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Galesburg.
