DuWayne Berndt

DuWayne Edward Berndt, age 48, of Delavan, MN, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 22, 2017 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Easton, MN, with Pastor William Sabol officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 21 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at OLMC in Easton, and for one hour prior to service on Friday. DuWayne was born March 25, 1969 in Mankato, MN, the son of Bernard and Betty Lou (Jordahl) Berndt. He attended and graduated from Minnesota Lake High School, the class of 1987. Dewey went to Austin Technical College where he played football and graduated in 1989. He worked for Sam's Club and Walmart for over 22 years, and most recently Seneca Food in Blue Earth for three and a half years. Dewey also attended Auctioneer school and was a licensed auctioneer and appraiser, working for Krupp & Associates and Baroda Auctioneering. He also worked alongside his wife Shellie in her DJ business. Dewey was a volunteer for the Freedom Run for over 11 years, and the Faribault Co. Relay for Life for 7 years. He was also an Elder and Usher at St. Peter Lutheran Church for many years. He enjoyed playing baseball with the Minnesota Lake Royals, deer hunting, fishing, horse back riding, collecting John Deere memorabilia, and riding his Harley. Dewey's passion was racing sports compact cars at Fairmont Raceway. Dewey was always helping others and would drop anything for his family and friends. Dewey was a dedicated father, coaching youth football and baseball, being a Drama Dad for the Maple River Drama Club, and attending his children's events and concerts. Dewey is loved and missed by many, many friends. Dewey is survived by his wife, Shellie; children: Josh, and Abbie; mother, Betty Berndt of Easton, MN; aunt, Norlean Berndt of Easton, MN; siblings: Russ (Janice) Berndt of Good Thunder, MN, Deb Steinhauer of Albert Lea, MN, and Tammy (Neil) Aadsen of Kiester, MN; mother-in-law, Kathy Wiederholt of Huntley, MN; brothers-in-law: Tom Wiederholt of Huntley, MN and Chad (Celeste) Wiederholt of Richfield, MN; nieces and nephews: Katie (Skylar) Wigen of Janesville, MN, Cody Berndt of Easton, MN, Brandon (fiancé Kelsey) Berndt of Salt Lake City, UT, and Nick and Ava Wiederholt of Richfield, MN; great nephews: Trey and Brody Wigen; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Bernard Berndt; niece Anna Aadsen; father-in-law Dale Wiederholt.