Duane Eugene Anderson

Duane Eugene Anderson was born on March 9, 1928 in Albert Lea the son of George Alfred and Palma Holstad Anderson. He grew up in the Kiester area attending school there and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Duane then enlisted in the US Navy serving in Japan, Hawaii and China during WWII. Duane was united in marriage to Darlene Mae Hoeve on March 20, 1949 at Grace Lutheran Church. He worked at Litten for 33 years and retired from Streaters where he was an installation manager. Duane was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church, having been involved in the building/construction and served as President of the congregation and also a Sunday School teacher. Duane also did carpentry work having built homes in the Albert Lea area. He enjoyed playing the accordion, fishing, camping and golfing. Duane was always available to help his family and friends with construction projects and finishing antiques. Spending time with his grandchildren and being at the cabin with his wife and family were very important to him. Duane is survived by his children; Dr. Debra Douglas Fincham, Vicki Angel Romero and Paula Darrell Adkins. Grandchildren: Aaron Holly Adkins, Mark Sarah Fincham, Ryan Fincham and Jacqueline Romero; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Darlene and sister, Ardis Anderson Lund.