IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Duane E.

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Christian

December 22, 1939 – December 15, 2016

Obituary

Duane Christian, 76, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed peacefully at Madonna Towers on December 15, 2016.  Duane was born on December 22, 1939, in Estherville, Iowa, to Edward and Gladys Christian.

Duane graduated high school in Tracy, Minnesota, in 1957. He served in the Air Navy from 1957 to 1960 where he worked as an airplane mechanic.  Duane married Peggy Johnson in 1958; they lived in the Philippines where Duane was stationed.  When they returned to the United States in 1960, Duane worked as a farmer, trucker, landscaper, and tree farm owner operator.

Survivors include his daughters; Lorraine (Mike) Pierce, Janet (Dave) Jostes, Teresa Christian, Diane (William) Connelly, Karen Christian, his grandchildren; Christofer Pierce, Anthony (Christy) Mollert, Cody Mollert, Daniel Connelly, Michael Connelly, Abigail Connelly, Jack Connelly, his two great-grandchildren, his siblings; Darrell (Mary) Christian and Lola (Dan) Jaworski, his three nieces, and three nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy, daughter, Sally Christian, and his parents; Edward and Gladys Christian.

Funeral with military honors will be held at East St. Olaf Church in Byron, Minnesota, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, Minnesota, on Monday, December 19, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

December
19

River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home

1119 11 1/2 Street Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Second Visitation

December
20

East St. Olaf Lutheran Church

6200 County Road 3 SW, Byron, MN 55920

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

December
20

East St. Olaf Lutheran Church

6200 County Road 3 SW, Byron, MN 55920

Starts at 11:00 am

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