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Dwayne Selk Obituary

Age 74, of Tucson, formerly of Naperville; beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away May 12, 2009 in Tucson, AZ. Dwayne was born on October 14, 1934 in Lincoln, NE. On July 13, 1956 he married his life- long love and companion Shirley Catherine (Faulhaber) Selk. Together they welcomed into the world three children and four grandchildren. Dwayne was a member of the Community Church of Saddlebrooke. His passions were golf, family, and traveling. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Shirley; and his children, son, Rick and his wife, Susan of Aurora, IL; daughter, Catherine Smith of Naperville, IL, and son, Ronald of Carbon Hill, IL; included also are four granddaughters, Amanda, Megan, and Hanna Selk, and Sarah Smith; his sister, Jacqueline Sapp of Lincoln, NE, and many nieces and nephews. Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Charlotte Selk; sisters-in-law, Virginia Sutter, Darleen Faulhaber, and Ann Faulhaber; and brothers-in-law, Melvin Faulhaber and Oliver Sapp. Dwayne lived in Naperville for 31 years and was founder and owner of Seating Concepts in Plainfield, IL before relocating to Tucson. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be made to the charity of your choice. Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. For more information, 630-355-0213.

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Published by Naperville Sun on May 26, 2009.

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Bill & Myrna Ellis

May 21, 2010

We can't believe a year has past since Dwayne has left us. It still feels very unreal that he is gone. Shirley, we love you and are here for you anytime, day or night! You are in our prayers daily.

Don & Mimi Iiams

May 31, 2009

Dwayne will be missed by us. We have many memories of his sense of humor and zest for life. He was a golfing buddy, personal friend, confident, proud American and a man that loved and tresured his family and friends.

Mick Thompson

May 29, 2009

Shirley and family, I certainly had some pleasant memories pop into my mind when I came across Dwayne's obituary in the paper.
Memories are what you make them and they are what we have left after we lose someone special. Dwayne was special to me and to all of us who knew him way back in the good ole days. Hunting pheasant is a big one. God bless you as you live on in life. Mick and Barb

Loren Leatherman

May 29, 2009

Shirley, Jean and I are so sorry to have read in the paper about Dwayne. Although it's been many years ago, Mick and I still talk about the good times Dwayne, Mick and I had pheasant hunting and the pheasant that ended up in your mailbox. God bless

Dale Rieckert

May 27, 2009

To the Selk family I am sorry for your loss. Dwayne was the best employer to work for. He was always good for a laugh and made work enjoyable. I appreciate everything he did for me. Miss ya Big Guy.

Bill and Myrna Ellis

May 27, 2009

We loved Dwayne and will miss him so much. We had great times going out to the Gas Light, Rudy's and golfing. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and a love for life. We will never forget this last New Year's Eve when we stayed up until 4 AM playing Wii and eating breakfast. Shirley and the entire family have our love and prayers.

Glen and Annw Eubanks

May 26, 2009

We will miss our good friend, golfing buddy and traveling mate. What wonderful memories we have! Dwayne was a wonderful man, devoted to Shirley and his family. We love you all.

Elva Lien, Cliff & Bev Frazee

May 26, 2009

We'll always remember Dwayne for his fine cooking, his joy in starting fun groups for all of us to join and being invited for holiday dinners. Mom said, "those two are the best cooks in S.B.--they make it seem so easy." We will always remember all of our fun times together! We love you.

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