Duane Howard Luehman, aged 90, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 5th, 2024 in St Paul, MN. He was born in New Richmond, WI on March 8th, 1934. He married the love of his life, Marlene Gorres, on May 29th, 1954 in Amery, WI. They had two children, Melissa and Mark. He is preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Werner, brother Orvin (Ruby) and great-granddaughter Isabella Adney.

Duane was an avid bowler and golfer, even into his later years. He was such a diehard Packers fan that he couldn’t watch the games live because he would get too excited. He was President and a proud red-coat member of the Amery Community Club, always working hard to promote Amery. He was also President of the Pondhurst HOA and the Amery Golf Club. Duane toured the Amery-area often in his yellow Packer-decal covered pick-up truck shaking hands and visiting with all he knew, which was almost everyone.

He grew up playing any sport he could, and had a particular fondness for baseball. He enjoyed telling stories of his days playing in Wagon Landing. His family still wonders if some of them are true.

He loved his family and friends dearly. He instilled in his children and grand-children a love for competition, the importance of a sense of humor, and the proper usage of the phrase ‘uff-da.’ When he wasn’t selling furniture or enjoying brandy-manhattans, he was taking his grandchildren on long car trips to historical attractions like the Badlands, NFL Hall of Fame, and Wisconsin’s holiest site, Lambeau Field. He was frequently in attendance at his children and grand-children’s sporting events, much to the dismay of the opposing team, umpires and referees.

Duane will be sorely missed by his family and friends. His deep laugh, sharp wit and generous spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Marlene, children Melissa (Bob) Adney and Mark (Cindy), sister Diane Lindemann, brother Keith (Beckie), 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

Funeral services for Duane will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery. There will be a visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery following the service.

Last Update: Sep 07, 2024 10:06 am CDT