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Duane Albers Obituary
Avon - A prayers service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Avon, MN for Duane John Albers, age 82 of Avon. He died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Paynesville Hospital. The Reverend Gregory Miller, OSB will conduct the prayer service. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the church.
Duane was born on August 16, 1935 in St. Cloud the son of John and Elizabeth (Roske) Albers. He grew up in St. Cloud graduating from Cathedral High School in 1952. He joined the Sheet Metal Trades Union and work 42 years in the HVAC industry in the St. Cloud area.
He was united in marriage to Patricia A. Hennemann at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waite Park on October 19, 1957. Six children were born to this union. They made their home in St. Cloud until 1968 when they moved to Avon, MN. After Patricia died on July 11, 2001, Duane continued to make his home in Avon.
His hobbies included: metal detecting, panning for gold, agate hunting, hunting duck and deer, making maple syrup, and fishing. He also enjoyed being with family and visiting his good friends, James Schlangen, Dave Laureman, Joe Salner and Franny Kuhn and his wonderful neighbors, also many others.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Hunter Thomas Albers; one sister, Joan and her husband, Jerome Beckers; and brothers-in-law, John Hennemann and LaVern Castonguay; and sister-in-law, Sherry Hennemann.
He is survived by his children, James (Kathryn) Albers of Cold Spring, Sandy Staneart of Avon, Patricia (Clary) Frie of Avon, Ronald (Eve) Albers Salt Point, NY, Thomas Albers of Avon, and Kristine (Kurt) Krebs of Cold Spring; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his brother and sisters, John Albers of Minneapolis, Karen (Bill) Harris of Colorado, and Betsy (Nick) Picciano of Sauk Rapids; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the wonderful people who helped care for Duane at the Paynesville Hospital.
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December 5, 2019
For Uncle Duane and Aunt Pat.
J.
November 15, 2018
you were the best grandpa I could ask for, I wish you were still here.
May 31, 2018
Sorry for your Loss
Jason Harris
May 31, 2018
Duane was a great uncle and person just to be around. He just seemed to lighten the environment with his presence. We love and will miss him!
Carol and Elmer Schreifels
May 31, 2018
You will be remembered, old friend.
Betsy Picciano
May 30, 2018
Duane was my big brother who was always there for me. He's been my surrogate father since our Dad died in 1970.
I know my brother had a very fulfilling life. Duane and Pat were a true love story. Their six children are remarkable! They took such good care of Duane. He always said "he's a very lucky man" and he was.
I will miss Duane immensely, but I know he's at peace now. Love you brother!
Your sis,
Bets
Mary K (Merdan) Eisenschenk
May 30, 2018
Such a wonderful man....He loved his wife and family dearly. We always joked with one another and truly had a fun time together. He even brought maple syrup for his 3 friends at Lumber One and I was blessed to be one of them. He left a legacy and will be missed by many.
Nicole Castonguay
May 30, 2018
He is a beloved uncle who will be missed dearly. God bless his family.
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