Howard Duane Karrick, age 77 of Salem, passed away on Monday September 21, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign. Duane was born on November 22, 1942 in Salem, the son of Kenneth and Cleta Maxine (Phillips) Karrick. He married Marian (Hoy) Karrick on October 10, 1964 in Shrub Oak, NY, and she survives in Salem. Survivors include his wife, children, Duane Karrick and wife Cathy of Centralia, Samuel Karrick of Salem; Mike Karrick and wife Lorie of Smyrna, TN, Sherry Huff of Mt Vernon, and Cindy Chitwood and husband Alan of Salem; grandchildren, Toni Carter and husband Evan, Erica Chitwood, Bailee Huff, Brent Tankersley and wife Kayla, Nickolas Karrick, Lily Chitwood, and Miley Chitwood; one great-grandson, Hayden Carter and one on the way. He was also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenneth and Sammy Karrick, and a daughter-in-law, Bridget Karrick. Duane served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a conductor for the C&EI, Missouri Pacific, and later Union Pacific railroads. He received a certificate from Kaskaskia College in small engine repair. He could fix anything and get it running again. He was a HAM radio operator and an avid CB radio enthusiast. He was a member of the Salem E.S.D.A. for many years. Duane never met a stranger and even if he didn’t have a dime to his name, he would do anything he could to help somebody. It was Duane’s wish to donate his body to science. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Kaskaskia College Sports Association and can be left at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem, who is assisting the family with arrangements.