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Duane Lipke Obituary
Duane L. "Bud" Lipke, age 90, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 3,2015 after a courageous battle with Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia.
He was born on the Lipke Farm in the Town of Deerfield, Waushara County, on June 6, 1925, the son of Leonard and Harriet (Achsah) Lipke. He married Orian "Polly" Humphrey on September 15, 1944. Duane and his wife farmed in the Hancock area for many years; first dairy production, and later growing potatoes for Ore-Ida, along with snap beans, soybeans, and other irrigated crops. Dad believed in the quote of George Washington: "Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man." Also, his spirituality was evident in his daily living.
Survivors include one son, Harlan (Shirley) Lipke, Plainfield; three daughters, Lucille (Jim) Davis, Anchorage, AK, Trudy (Jack) Buchanan, Hancock, and Cheryl (Lee) Flyte, Coloma.
Duane is further survived by nine grandchildren: Dr. Tracy Lipke-Perry, PhD, (Todd), Duluth, MN, Dr Trixie Lipke-Otto, MD, (John), Chicago, IL, Byron Davis (fiancée Dasha V.), Anchorage, AK, Brad (Lindsay) Davis, Anchorage, AK, Jami Buchanan, (Brian Novak), Appleton, Eric (Eliza), Buchanan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Adam (Carrie) Flyte, Coloma, Jessica (Matt) Rettler, Coloma, and J.R. (Kristen) Flyte, Westfield.
He is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren: Samantha and Paige Davis, James and Brianna Buchanan, Mikayla, Tristan, and Taylor Flyte, Karissa, Makenna, Addyson, and Elliana Rettler, and Henry, Charlie, and Lola Flyte .
Duane was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Orian "Polly" Lipke, one grandson, Timothy Lipke, his parents, and all ten of his siblings.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at ll:00 a.m. at the Leikness & Stahl Funeral Home, Plainfield, with the Reverend Don Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Hancock Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Please consider memorials to the American Cancer Society, or blood donation to your local blood bank.
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for Duane Lipke
Ann Marshall
July 10, 2015
Sorry for your loss. What an amazing life.
Barb Crook - Portzen
July 8, 2015
So sorry to read this...I remember his kindness when I was a kid. He did a great job raising amazing kids. Sorry for your loss
July 8, 2015
Im sorry to here that my great uncle passed away he was a good and loving person and we will miss him dearly and god bless. Cynthia K Monroe And family Daughter Of Dennis And Lois Monroe Of Oshkosh Wi
Barb and Ed Makaryk
July 8, 2015
Thinking of all of you. May he rest in peace.
Ed and Barb Makaryk
July 8, 2015
Thinking of you all. May he rest in peace.
Karen Hardy
July 7, 2015
Cousins,
With deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. He had a wonderful disposition and a great sense of humor. I always enjoyed chatting with him and sharing stories about our "furry" friends.
July 6, 2015
May the God of all comfort continue to sustain your family during this difficult time.
July 6, 2015
May the God of all comfort continue to sustain your family during this difficult time.
Ellen Altenburg-Wadel
July 6, 2015
Harlan and Shirley,
So sorry for your loss. Your father had an admirable life and left the world with wonderful people to fill his spot.
Greg Wadel
Ellen Altenburg-Wadel
betty lipke
July 6, 2015
sorry to read of your loss god bless you all
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