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Duane Donald Durni

November 8, 1942 - May 8, 2022
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 5/14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 5/14, 3:00 pm

Duane Donald Durni passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2022, after enduring Alzheimer’s for many years. Even though he had a terrible disease, he continued to be very kindhearted, happy, and humorous until his final days. Duane is survived by his beautiful and loyal wife Jelly. Duane had all boys: Duane Jr. (Chong), Steve (Dee), Chris (Kelley), John and Gene (Sara). He will be missed by his wonderful grandchildren, David, Jeff, Heather, Marissa, Ky-Le, Aaron, Brady, Devin, Cal, Ryan, Ezra, and Evan. Duane was preceded in death by his Father Merideth and Mother Kathryn (Brown) as well as his brother Dennis and sister Gloria.

Duane was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ, where he was a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher. He served in the United States Marine Corps as an airplane mechanic. Duane was a great fisherman, and he knew all the best spots on Weyauwega Lake and on the South Branch of the Wolf River.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM with service to follow at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin.

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Saturday 5/14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Duane Donald Durni passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2022, after enduring Alzheimer’s for many years. Even though he had a terrible disease, he continued to be very kindhearted, happy, and humorous until his final days. Duane is survived by his beautiful and loyal wife Jelly. Duane had all boys: Duane Jr. (Chong), Steve (Dee),Continue Reading

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Kati Hess left a message on May 13, 2022:
In memory of Duane Donald Durni, Kati Hess lit a candle
Nancy Gamazon left a message on May 13, 2022:
Hi Sister Jelly and the Durni Family, So sorry for your loss. May the grace of God be with all of you during this difficult time. May His love give you strength to carry on. You are in our prayers. Sister Nancy Gamazon and the Waddell Family : Brother Michael, Sister Yoly, Sister Sophia, Sister Vivienne and Brother Alex
Bro. Joseph, Sis. June, & Bro. Ronald Penwell left a message on May 11, 2022:
To the Durni family we offer our heartfelt condolences. May God be with you and comfort you. You are in our prayers.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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