Duane Daniel

1930 - 2025

Duane Daniel

August 1, 1930 - March 21, 2025

Duane William Daniel was born August 1, 1930, and grew up on a farm near Crete, Neb. When he turned 18, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Korean War, where he earned The Bronze Star and The Purple Heart.

In 1952, two of the most important events in his life occurred: he became Catholic and he married Darlene. When he separated from the Army, he attended Milford Community College and graduated with a degree in Carpentry. He went on to work at Storecraft for 40 years.

Duane died peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 72 years, Darlene; children, Will (Sue) Daniel, Marty (Greg) Gill, Marina (Sam) Coates, Trudy (John) Ide; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Frances Daniel; brother, Arnold (Dorothy) Daniel; sister, Laura Conradt; and great-grandson, Clark Coates.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Beatrice. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the United States Army. The body will lie in state at Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice, on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family greeting relatives and friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A rosary service will take place at the church, at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School with the funeral home in charge.

We invite you to share your memories, stories, and photos on his memorial page at www.ghchapel.com, as well as view his funeral service and video tribute.

These services have been entrusted to Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.

Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel

708 N. 6th

Beatrice, NE 68310

www.ghchapel.com

402-223-3521