David Duffage 75, of New Palestine, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born on August 5, 1941 in Decatur, Indiana as the son of Eugene J. and Dolores M. (Hoblet) Duff. He graduated from Willshire High School in 1959. Mr. Duff received his BSEE in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University in 1964. He married Linda S. (Strickling) on August 22, 1964.David is survived by his wife, Linda S. (Strickling) Duff; daughters, Elizabeth A. (Mark) Blachly, Karen A. (Chris) McKinney and Christine L. Duff; brother, Jerald L. (Linda) Duff; sister, Linda A. (Tom) Wicks; and six grandchildren, Jordan, Madison, Emma, Ben, Abby and Bethany.A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. 600 W., New Palestine, IN 46163. A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow the gathering at 11:30, also at the church. Pastor Mark Havel will be officiating.Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.