Joseph J. Dues

DUES, Joseph J., age 81, a life long resident of Dayton, entrepreneur and businessman passed away quietly on the afternoon of June 7th at Hospice of Dayton. Mr. Dues was born in Minster, OH, to Fred B. and Florence Ripploh Dues. He was known for his entrepreneurial skills, identifying consumer needs and building businesses around them. After attending the University of Notre Dame (ND) and serving as a Naval Officer in the Pacific during World War II, he began his business career as a sales engineer for Salisbury Motors Division of Northrop Corporation. Shortly thereafter, he went into business on his own, starting Dues Motor and Cycle Supply and then Dues, Inc., a wholesale distributor of consumer products. Concurrently, he worked with partners to kick off the E-Z Go Golf Cart Business and a Fruehof Trailer franchise. Mr. Dues recognized the coming of the large discount retailers and sold his primary business to Kruse Hardware in the 1960s, thereafter creating a real estate development and construction company, Dues Building Systems, Inc. It became one of the largest builders of Butler buildings in the country. After a few years he branched into Dues Development Company and pioneered the Commerce Park Industrial Park concept in North America and Europe, including 2000 acres in Tri-County, North Cincinnati. He continued the Dues Companies’ growth, expanding into pre-cast / pre-stress concrete building components before turning his interest to the design, fabrication and manufacturing of insulation machinery equipment. This new company, MFI Technologies, pioneered manufacturing plant installations for Rock Wool and Fiberglass production in North America, Europe, and China. Mr. Dues was a past chairman of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the Chief Executive Organization (CEO), a founding member of the National Association of Industrial Parks (NAIP), and numerous other organizations over his 60 year career. He was also a past chairman of the American Heart Association, Miami Valley Chapter, one of the founders and Secretary of the National Hearing Association, former Director of the Dayton Hearing & Speech Center, and past Chairman of The Parents Council of St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. He was active in the VFW, the Notre Dame Club of Dayton and a member of Holy Angels Church. For many years he served on the Parish Council of Holy Angels Church and was a longtime member of Kettering Rotary. He was preceded in death by his brother, William H. Dues of Versailles, OH. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Luella (Simons); son, John (ND ‘70), ( Janet Fanning Dues) of McLean, VA, and their children, Elizabeth, John Jr, (ND ‘03), a Naval Aviator, and Christopher and son, Tom of Dayton and his fiancé Teresa and their five children, Raquel, Adrianne, Cayla, Lauren, and Michaela; daughter, Peggy Dues Harrier (SMC ’73) of Cincinnati and her two children, Sarah and Katie and daughter, Julie (Bill) Dues Sellers (SMC ’76), and their children, Tristen, Shana, Carly, Jesse; and sister, Mildred Clary of San Diego. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, at Holy Angels Church, K & Brown Streets, Dayton, OH. The Dues family will have visitation on Thursday, June 10th at the Routsong Funeral Home, 6 Oakwood Ave. at Irving from 4-7:00 PM. Burial in Calvary Cemetery on Friday, June 11th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions, be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong. com. EULOGY OF JOSEPH J. DUES Mother, Tom, Peggy, Julie, Father Dan, Sister Annette, Relatives and Friends….. Introduction On behalf of the Dues Family thank you each for joining us today. Let me thank Dr.’s Romer, Leisering and Minnella and the many nurses and staff who’s professional skill kept Dad going over these past few years. Also thanks to Fidelity Health Care and Hospice of Dayton for caring for Dad in his time of need……and a very special thanks to our care givers Julie Sigmund and Cindy Henry for their tireless in home support of both Dad and Mom. Lastly, Uncle John and Aunt Alma and the entire Pequinot family, you are in our prayers…we share your pain and love for Jeannie. ·Today's a day for celebrating a man of strength... Today's a day for celebrating you, Dad -- all that you were, all that you mean, and all that you've done for all of us. ·A devoted Husband, a wonderful Father, a beloved Grandfather, a caring Uncle, the younger Brother, a dependable Brother in Law ·…. an entrepreneur, a volunteer, a philanthropist, a leader, a do-gooder with Stick-to-iveness…. ·Joe Dues has meant so much to so many …. we will miss his spirit, his tireless energy, his devotion to god, country, family, fellowship, and Notre Dame. ·Dad, you always did everything you could and gave everything you had and just knowing you were always there, as dependable as sunrise, has made all the difference in the world. ·Dad you made sure we had everything we needed, most of what we wanted and, always, all of your love. And one day it occurred to each of us that for all those years, everything you did…you did for us. ·Dad, we can look back and see that you really always wanted the best for each of us, and we know how hard you worked to get it. And even though we may not agree on everything, you've taught us to think things through, to care, to believe in God, Country and yes for many of us Notre Dame…but more importantly to stand up for what is right. Family ·As promised we will take good care of Mother and her cookies, ·Tom thanks you for being you, misses you and will always hold you in his heart, ·Peggy thanks you for supporting her tireless efforts to raise her daughters and telling her how proud you were of her, ·Julie thanks Tom Hennessey for saving Dad after his terrible plane crash and helping him to get home to be her Dad for the past 50 years, ·Janet thanks you for always being there, ·Teresa thanks you for being the “special you”, ·Griff appreciated your energy and understands where Peggy gets it from…., ·Bill appreciates how neighborly you were when living next door, ·Tristen remembers being grandpa’s favorite oldest daughter of his youngest daughter, ·Shana never met a more generous man who could spread such enthusiasm like her grandpa…..he taught her how to dream and shared with her a life long passion for horses, ·Carly thanks you for always working your hardest and teaching her that while always trying your best it is OK to take a break sometimes, ·Jesse remembers grandpa’s interest in his grades, how many lawns he was mowing and what his soccer record was…he also remembers grandpa doing jumping jacks every time they left his house, ·Sarah and Katie thanks you for your attention while they sang to you from the riser in the family room, ·Elizabeth thanks you for your can-do attitude which she uses as she parachutes around the world, ·John thanks you for inspiring him into naval service and commissioning him into the US Navy at good old Notre Dame, ·Christopher thanks you for sharing with him a motto to live by “if it isn’t right I’ll make it right”…. ·Raquel, Adrianne…grandpa misses you very much. ·Cayla will miss your face and sitting on your lap to have a chat, ·Lauren thanks you for being part of her life and how you greeted everyone with a smile and a kind word, ·and little Michaela will always remember your smile, hugs and kisses. Each of us thanks you for the memories. Businessman ·Since obtaining his first Vendors License on July 11, 1938 at the age 15 years old and his Motor Vehicle Dealer License on April 7, 1947 for Joe’s Bicycle Shop of Minster, Ohio, he has traveled far and wide. ·His companies kept him energized, able to do so much for others and on behalf of all that benefited from this energy Dad, we salute you. Special Events ·From the days at Green Acres Farms and the horses, ·to football games at the University of Notre Dame ·to Fishing in Canada at Bear Trap ·to fun with the 28 Chevrolet ·to your involvement around the world with YPO (63-74), CEF (73-88), World Business Council (74-80), Kettering Rotary, Holy Angels, Saint Mary’s College, Culver Military Academy, and the charities, each of us thank you. Closing ·Dad, we love you and cherish the memories. A friend (Bob Vari) said to me recently how much his life was affected by knowing Dad…he was able to see more, do more and be exposed to more in this world than he could have ever been able to do had he not known Dad….upon reflection it seems to me each of us who knew him must have been blessed in some way like this too. ·Dad…a special note: most all of us voted for you, were glad we met you, and the experiences with you were a real pleasure. As you told us many times, they aren’t making any more Dad’s for us….we’re OK with that….I know Julie, Peggy, Tom and I were blessed with the best. Rest in Peace…go with God, Root for Notre Dame, give our best to Uncle Barney, Uncle Lud, Uncle Jimmy, Uncle Bill, Uncle Noah, and Cousins Linda, Michael, Donnie and Diane. Say hello to Tom Hennessey and yes check on Charlie Earnhart….make sure nothing sinister has followed him to heaven. ·Lastly, Dad… A man is loved not for how tall he stands, but for how often he bends to help, comfort, and teach…THAT IS THE MEASURE OF A MAN…THAT WAS YOU DAD….WE LOVE YOU. For my Dad From a Grateful Son John J. Dues HONOR GUARD To Mrs. Joseph J. Dues 'On behalf of the President of the United States, a grateful nation and the United States Navy, this flag is presented as a token of appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service,' From: Ensign John J. Dues, Jr. and the Naval Honor Guard at the burial of Lt. Joseph J. Dues at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio June 11, 2004

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