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Duane Stuerman Duane H. Stuerman passed peacefully on September 16, 2015. He was born in Harrold, South Dakota, to Hugo and LaVonne Stuerman. He grew up in Brookings, S.D., where he went to school, including college. Duane served in the U.S. Army, and went on to a full and distinguished career at Jostens. Duane made quite an impact on many, using his time, talents, and treasures to humbly, generously and lovingly serve others and those in need. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving and grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Wanda; two children, Richard (Alison) Stuerman and Michael (Debra) Schmid; five grandchildren: Wyn, Liliana, Chistopher, Bailee and Charlie; two siblings, Robert (Jeanne) Stuerman and Linda (Bill) Purrington as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Duane's Memorial Service will be held at New Life Community Church, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach, Calif., on Friday, October 23 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Duane Stuerman Scholarship, c/o SDSU Foundation, Lohr Building, 815 Medary Ave. Box 524, Brookings, S.D. 57007 or New Life Community Church. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 18, 2015.

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Arshad (AJ) Rashid

May 3, 2018

Just found out of Duanes passing on. May his soul Rest In Peace. Amen ! I worked at Jostens from 1973 to 1977 and he and I became very good friends. Lost touch about 20 years ago. Have very fond memories of him having spent many a weekend at his home with him and Wanda at their home in Santa Barbara before he moved back to Minnesota. I am so saddened to know that he is no longer with us. Hope Wanda, Rick and Sondra are all well.
With fond memories of days gone by:
A J

Norm Lamontagne

November 16, 2015

Dear Wanda and Family,
I was very sad to hear of Duane's passing. I worked with him at Jostens and he did certainly make a positive impact on me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
God Bless

Fred & Linda Pope

October 21, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Duane was a great neighbor and will be missed.

Fred & Linda Pope

Susan Desmond

October 20, 2015

My heart is broken, Wanda, I am so sorry for your lost...knowing that he is with God waiting for all of his friends and family to get there to be with him again...Makes it a little easier...He was a very special man, I will miss him. Hope to see you soon! Love, hugs and blessing to the family...Susan and Daryl Desmond

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