Duane Ira Deem

Hall of Fame, Class of 2008



      Mr. Duane Ira Deem has waited patiently for the honor of being a member of the West Virginia USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Duane was born in Parkersburg on August 9, 1956. He began his bowling career in the late 60's.

      Some of his bowling accomplishments include over thirty-five perfect games, as well as, multiple 800 series. He was a member of 5 WV State Championship Teams and twice he won the WV State Singles title. He has also won the WV State Doubles and All Events titles twice. He has won numerous Parkersburg Championship titles.

      Duane is know throughout the Mid Ohio Valley area and the State of West Virginia for his bowling skills and achievements. His love for the sport has allowed him to help many bowlers improve their skills, whether it was through his donation of time as a youth coach for many years, or personal individual assistance.

      He had bowled in many tournaments over the years, and if Duane was in the tournament, he was a threat to win that tournament. Other bowlers often said " If  I want to win this tournament, Duane Deem is one bowler that I will have to beat.".

      Congratulations Duane, a high honor, certainly deserved.

Duane Ira Deem


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