Vincent J. Duren farmer, community leader, family man and friend to many, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family the morning of Sunday October 9, 2016 at the age of 92. He was the first of eight children, born August 8, 1924 to Rinold and Anne (Murphy) Duren, and was a lifelong resident of Cazenovia. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Matthew Todd Duren; siblings, Ryne, Lawrence, Edward, Veronica (Bonnie) and Annette. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII, with most of that time spent in the Pacific theatre. He returned home at the conclusion of the war and attended Marquette University as a beneficiary of the GI bill. It was during this time in Milwaukee that he met his bride of 66 years, Jane Rita Zielinski. Jane and Vincent were married September 30th, 1950 and moved to Cazenovia shortly after. Vince served his community as a rural mail carrier for over 40 years and then as postmaster until his retirement. One does not need to look far to find a community interest not touched by Vince’s hand and legacy of humble service. He was a lifelong member of St Anthony parish. His contributions can also be seen through his volunteer work starting with becoming one of the first Emergency Medical Technicians trained for the Cazenovia area in 1972. He served as a volunteer firefighter and Fire Chief and on many boards including the Weston School District Board, LaValle Telephone Cooperative, and Cazenovia Village Board. Vincent was a member of the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 491. In 2008, he was recognized for his many years of community service as a “100 Year Volunteer” by the Wisconsin State Legislature. Vincent and Jane purchased the Duren family farm in 1961 from his parents, continuing a legacy and tradition of stewardship of the land in Westford Township. His work and management of The Duren Family Farm included dairy farming, raising beef cattle and managing the forest. He loved deer hunting with family and friends and later in his life taking long walks to admire the majesty of the big woods. Vincent was optimistic and kind-hearted, and spoke the truth in love. With smiling eyes and an ornery smile, he loved life and lived it well. He enjoyed telling stories and jokes, but also didn’t mind being the target of them. Above all else, Vince’s life centered on his family. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife Jane; daughter Debora Duren of Sister Bay, WI, and grandson Sam Forkert; son David (Whitney Kemp) Duren, grandson Jack of Nashville TN, granddaughter Heather(Kast) Purin(Tim) great-grand daughters Brynn, Tess, and Tatum of Mt. Horeb,Wi.; son Douglas (Trisha) Duren and granddaughter Eleanor of Madison; son Mark (Diana) Duren and granddaughters Grace and Lily of Nashville TN; daughter Theresa (Mike Beeth) Duren and grandchildren Quentin and Eva Beeth of Oshkosh WI and his sisters: Mary Helen Hecht of Racine, WI and Barbara Glaysher of Madison, WI. Services celebrating Vince’s life will be conducted at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Germantown, with Father Wesley Janowski officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 25 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the Cazenovia Chapel, Cazenovia, and on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Cazenovia Area Rescue Squad, Cazenovia WI 53924 in honor of Vincent’s commitment to community service. Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.