Walter Duane Ollinger

Walter Duane Ollinger was born on July 26, 1957, in Pampa, Texas to his parents, W.H. and Evelyn Ollinger.  He was raised in a family of farmers and ranchers in Groom, Texas.  He graduated from Groom High School in 1975. 

Later, he relocated to Dumas, Texas, where he owned and operated Four Star Construction, which at one point employed approximately 100 individuals. Duane was consistently drawn to high-risk endeavors. Notably, he invested in Blind Frog Ranch, fully aware of its high-risk nature. His life story captivated audiences and was featured on the Discovery Channel, with Season 6 currently airing. 

Throughout his life, Duane prioritized his private life, taking great care to shield his family and friends from harm. He was a well-liked individual with many friends and acquaintances, and those who met him were often struck by his genuine smile and soft demeanor. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; by brother-in-laws, Larry Brown and Jerry Ashford; and a sister-in-law, Dianne Ollinger.

Duane is survived by his best friend and the love of his life Marylee; his daughter Tara and husband Brett; his son Chad Ollinger; his bonus daughter, Taryn Usher and husband Josh; his sisters, Karen Brown and Pam Ashford of Groom; his brothers, Kelvin Ollinger and wife Debbie of Groom and Mike Ollinger and wife Julie of Claude; his grandchildren, Lilly, Hutch, Finn and Hazel and their mother Haley Ollinger;  by Tenlee Jane Usher, a bonus granddaughter, whom he considered one of his own; by his many nieces and nephews; and by cherished friends,