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Duane E. Tweten

March 14, 1928 — January 5, 2018

Lanesboro,
Duane Ellsworth Tweten, 89, of Highland in rural Lanesboro died Friday, January 5th at his home. Duane was born March 14, 1928 in Rushford to Reuben and Lillian (Reilly) Tweten. He and Maxine Jorde were married at Highland on March 17, 1951. They farmed in Highland for their entire married lives, dairy, hogs and beef cattle. When younger, Duane enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting. Later he liked to shoot pool at the Highland store. More recently playing cards and joining his friends for breakfast at Burdey's in Peterson. He belonged to First Lutheran Church of Highland.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Alan) Kreidermacher of Altura and Sharon Tweten of Winona, five grandchildren; Jeremy (Stacy) Kreidermacher, Daniel (Tara) Kreidermacher, Debra Kreidermacher, Andy (Jessica) Kreidermacher and Peter Kreidermacher; great-grandchildren; Ethan, Cole, Jared, Austin, Megan, Kellen, Taylor and Brady. Duane was preceded in death by his wife Maxine in 2003 and by a brother Virgil and a sister Arlene.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church in Highland with Pastor Patricia Hinkie officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hoff Funeral Service in Rushford and for one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Please share a memory of Duane at his on-line guestbook and view his video tribute, when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.

Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Hoff Funeral Service - Rushford

780 North Mill Street, Rushford, MN 55971

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Service

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Starts at 1:00 pm

First Lutheran Church of Highland

22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949

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