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Duane Ludwig Klauer Veteran
January 21, 2017

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Age 94 of Isle, MN & Fort Myers, FL
Formerly of Mahtomedi, MN
Entered his eternal home on January 21, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Helene and Ludwig Klauer, brother Eugene, sister-in-law Helen and infant niece Theresa. Survived by loving wife of 60 years Carole, brothers William and Gerard (Beverly,) sister-in-laws Elaine Klauer and Janice McVeigh, children Mark (Julie), Mary (Bob) Leibel, Julie (Howard) Punch, Nancy (James) Ness, Christopher (Theresa), Thomas (Jaime), Connie (Loren) Lunsford, John McCright, and Dann (Jennifer) McCright, fifteen grandchildren, one great grandson, many nieces, nephews and friends. Duane was born in Davenport, Iowa the oldest of four boys, attended St Ambrose College and served his country in the Army Air Force European Theater during WWII. He enjoyed a 33-year career as Safety Engineer for 3M Company in St Paul and also served as Chief of Mahtomedi Fire Department. Born on April Fool's Day, he had a natural gift of humor along with an engaging personality. His lifelong hobby of designing, building and remodeling his home in Mahtomedi, cabin retreat on Lake Mille Lacs and winter condo in Fort Myers, continued into his nineties. Duane was always there to lend a helping hand, repair anything, or create something useful. He was an avid collector of postage stamps, coins and books, enjoyed trips to the casino and playing slotomania on his iPad, gardening, cooking, reading, fishing and just spending time with his family and his many grandchildren. We will most remember "Grandpa" for his smile and upbeat attitude, love for his family and friends, and his enduring devotion to his Christian faith. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday Feb 2 at 11:30 AM with visitation one hour prior at St Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to JDRF Diabetes Foundation or American Cancer Society.

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