Duane L. Deutsch, 63, died May 2, 2008 at his Hoisington, Kansas, residence. He was born the son of Otto and Alvina (Niedens) Deutsch March 31, 1945 at Hoisington. A lifetime Hoisington area resident, Mr. Deutsch was a Hoisington High School and Kansas State University graduate. He was a farmer and a United States Air Force veteran. Numerous cousins survive Mr. Deutsch. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Velda Deutsch. Graveside Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Hoisington Cemetery. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.