Duane Aberg

Duane Maynard Aberg passed away peacefully at this home in Red Oak, Texas on Saturday October 25, 2014. He was born September 8, 1931 in Austin, MN to Marcus and Dorothy (Potter) Aberg. Duane graduated from Austin High School in 1949. He proudly served his country in the Korean War. On March 7, 1960, Duane married Marceline Marie Woolsey. He worked at Hormel Meat Packing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Duane enjoyed playing fast pitch softball, golfing, camping and playing bridge. He was a big sports fan and loved the Vikings, Twins, North Stars and the Gophers. In 1982 he and Marceline moved to Red Oak, Texas and were members of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Duane is survived by his loving wife, Marceline; his daughter, Robyn Read and her boyfriend, Stanley Lewis; his son, David Aberg and his wife, Jane; his grandchildren, Bobby Read and his wife, Krystle, Jessica Aberg and her fiancé Charles Whitfill; a sister, Joyce Crowe and husband Larry: his great grandchildren, Cody and Charisma Read and soon to be, Wyatt Whitfill who we are expecting to arrive in December; Duane is also survived by his nieces, nephews and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Dorothy Aberg; his sister, Patricia; his brothers, Kenneth and Robert; and also by his son in law, Alan Read and many friends.

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