REMEMBERING PETE DUEL
Thank you to everyone who leaves such poignant and heartfelt expressions in The Memorial Book—and for all your kind words about this site. Your kinship is extremely appreciated. —Laura
Please post your thoughts below. The previous Memorial Book was receiving too much spam, so I had to close it and start this page instead. The previous memorial page also had hundreds of remembrances. I hope to someday transfer them here.
There may be a delay between when you leave your thoughts below and when your post appears, but rest assured, the post will eventually be published. Please keep in mind that many questions still remain about Peter’s state of mind in those final days of his life. One recent question is how much of a role the anti-seizure drug, Dilantin, played on his thoughts. Perhaps Pete was a victim of a pharmaceutical drug and not so much of self-inflicted depression. Also note that Geoffrey Deuel sometimes visited this page. Thank you.
I visited Pete’s grave site in May. I took white roses to lay on it. There were leaves and debris surrounding it so I cleaned it up and straightened up the tipped over trinkets and memoriams that other people who also loved him had left and took some pictures. I stayed a couple hours just to sit there and be near him. I also went to see his high school and the church where they held his services.
Love always to you Pete. I hope you’ve found peace. You are very missed.
Love, Sherry
I was in my childhood when Alias Smith and Jones first aired on tv. Pete Duel had such a strong stage presence I never forgot the role he played. It is heartwarming to learn he was a animal lover and loved by so many. Thank you for the good memories you left me Pete.
I was about 11 y.o. at 1975 when i watched in Greek tv (and never missed a single one episode as i remember) “Alias Smith and Jones” western series.Of course i remember Pete Duel (R.I.P) with his blonde one partner. Remember those times we playing cowboys and acting just like them (without horses of course). In YouTube at now refreshing my memories about the series.Pete’s sad death 47 years ago looks like just a joke. I always remember. thank you and sorry for bad English..
Wow, this takes me back! I grew up in an old house at 1806 Penfield Rd (now i think its a Starbucks) and remember playing with his Niece, Jennifer? I remember playing in the woods out back and there was a cabin that we hung around. I was pretty young at the time (1967-1971) 6 years to 11 years old but i remember how sad we all were when we heard. He was our hometown celebrity and I adored him. The years may have passed but his memory lives on.
I will always love Pete Duel he will always be in my heart miss him dearly. My heart is with his family.