Duane C. Exner

NEKOOSA - Duane C. Exner, 72, died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at his home. Duane was born February 26, 1939, in Racine, to Ervin and Alma (nee: Splett) Exner. He married Minnette Bloom on February 15, 1958, in Racine. Duane was a Custodian at the Nekoosa Middle School for 22 years, retiring in 2006. He served as President and Chief Negotiator of the Nekoosa Educational Support Personnel Association. Duane's interests included hunting, fishing, trapshooting, and collecting knives. Duane enjoyed spending time with his precious dog, “Peanuts.” He is survived by his wife, Minnette; three children, Jodi Exner of Nekoosa, Charlie (Debbie) Exner of Wisconsin Rapids, and Steve (Wendy) Exner of Chippewa Falls; 13 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jeff, Stephanie, Grant, Jennifer, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Emma, Olivia, Colin, Chloe, Eldon, and Travis; 12 great-grand- children; one brother, Roger (Carol) Exner of Racine; and one sister, Jackie (Dave) Richey of Pearsall, Texas. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Duane; one grandson, Derrick Exner; one brother, Slim Exner; and in-laws, Lawrence and Lucille Celia. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011, from 1 until 5 p.m. at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa. A Prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Rev. Carl Kummer will officiate. FELDNER/RITCHAY FUNERAL HOME 615 First Street Nekoosa 715-886-3161