Michael L. Duca 49, of Hastings, NE, formerly of North Platte, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital following an accident.

Michael was born August 8 ^th 1970 to John and Susan (Refior) Duca.  He graduated from North Platte High School in 1989. He attended North West Kansas Technical College.  He graduated from NW with a degree in Diesel Mechanics.  He married Kimberly Martin in 1990, and to this union they were blessed with two wonderful children, Shelbee and Justin. Michael worked the family farm southwest of North Platte.  Farming was his passion since he was young child.  He was a soft hearted simple loving man.

Michael married Terri Cain in July of 2009. With this union came another Daughter Shelby Cain. Some years later they now shared in yet another daughter Angelica Duca.

Mike followed his passion for the farming life by moving to the Hastings area and joined Joyce Farms in Heartwell NE.  Michael loved working for them and the opportunities he was given during his time there.

Michael is survived by his wife, Terri Duca of Hastings NE; children, Shelbee (Taylor) Gibbs, of Rapid City, Shelby Cain of Hastings NE, Justin Duca of North Platte NE, and Angelica Duca of Hastings; three grandsons, Trenton and Ryker Gibbs and Remington Duca; and his parents, Ronald and Susan Dike of North Platte NE.

In lieu of flowers a Memorial has been established in his memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com .

Cremation has been chosen. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 9 ^th 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte NE with the Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.