Rev. Dr. Arthur Charles Dueker Rev. Dr. Arthur C. Dueker born March 6, 1933, faithful shepherd to Hope Lutheran Church for 44 years, met Jesus, his resurrected Savior and King on January 29th, 2017. Arthur began his ministry in Cando, ND in 1958 and was called to Hope Church in 1961. He helped to shepherd Hope's ministry growth and relocation from Dewey Avenue to 1301 Vintage Lane, Greece. He served as Vice President of the Eastern District of the LCMS as well as the Board of Missions of the same. In 1998 he received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis for his extensive ministry to children and outreach into the community. Though he retired from Hope Church in 2005 as Senior Pastor he continued to be in ministry through the Pastoral Leadership Institute to train young pastors all over the country in leadership skills. Arthur (Duke) is survived by his beloved wife, Beth, of 58 years, Betty C. Dueker (Zoellick). His children, Robin Dueker, Jill Stojkovic (Pastor Larry), Todd Dueker, Pastor Kirk Dueker (Jodi), Scott Dueker (Judy). His grandchildren Joel Stojkovic, Rachel Stojkovic, Elisabeth Liddle (Kyle), Justin Dueker, Jonathan Dueker, Anna Dueker, Ayden Dueker, Noah Dueker, Josiah Dueker and Grace Dueker. His brother Bob Dueker (Nancy) and sister-in-law Alice Zoellick. We give thanks to our Lord for the gift of eternal life bestowed upon Arthur and to all of the people of Hope Church for their love, care and prayers. If the Lord so directs, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following ministries: CompassCare, Lutherans for Life, or Hope Church Walk by Faith Campaign. Friends may call Friday February 3rd 3-5 and 7-9 PM at Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY. Service of Victory will be held Saturday, February 4th 1:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage Lane. Private Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. If the Lord directs, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of the following ministries: CompassCare, Lutherans for Life or Hope Church, Walk by Faith Campaign. For more information or to sign Arthur's online guestbook, please visit Meesonfamily.com.