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Duwayne Clair Guelich, 87, of Clearfield, entered into eternal rest Friday. He was born in Clearfield, a son of the late Clair and Thelma (Carson) Guelich.
On Feb. 26, 1983, at West Side United Methodist Church, he married the former Jean Fronk, who survives. Together, they shared 43 years of wonderful memories.
Duwayne was a 1955 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. He proudly served in the United States Army and then transferred to the Army National Guard of Pennsylvania, serving for 18 years.
Duwayne was the founder, owner and president of DC Guelich Explosives, with offices in Clearfield, Somerset, Bloomsburg and York. He was also the owner of DEBCO Drilling Co. and Nobel Insurance Co., retiring in 2008 with the sale of the company.
He was a member of West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield Masonic Lodge #314, Clearfield Elks #540, Old Town Sportsman Club and Spanky's Roundtable Breakfast Club.
Duwayne was an avid motorcyclist and a private pilot. In his free time, he enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, shooting trap, flying, restoring antique automobiles and horseback riding. He especially cherished time spent at his hunting camp, Bald Face Lodge, with family and friends. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout North America, chasing whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, moose, caribou and brown bear. He was a family man and would be sure to include his wife and kids in all of his adventures and hobbies.
In addition to his loving and devoted wife, Jean, he is survived by five children: Dennis C. Guelich of Everett; Dean J. Guelich of St. Augustine, Fla.; Daniel V. and Kirsten Guelich of Sandy Ridge; Rhonda and Josh Conklin of Winter Garden, Fla.; and Dominick Todd and Chelsea Adamo of Lewisburg; 12 grandchildren: Shannon, Derek, Jordan, Taylor, Cameron, Payton, Haylee, Emily, Isaac, Kate, Natalie and Grady; three great-grandchildren: Korie, Althea and Karter; and three brothers: Charlie Guelich of Clearfield, Calvin (Geri) Guelich of Paynesville, Ohio, and Larry Guelich of Penn Run.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Barbara Gelnett.
Family and friends are invited to the visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nicholas St., Clearfield, where the memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., with Pastor Steve Confer and Lay Minister Paul Bowers officiating.
Arrangements are by Dominick T. Adamo Funerals, Cremations, Monuments, 16 Walnut St., Mifflinburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Duwayne's memory may be made to West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nicholas St., Clearfield, PA 16830.
To share in Duwayne's online memorial, please visit adamofh.com.