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Duane R. Overaas, 91
- Inturnment with Military Rites by the Jackson American Legion and VFW Posts was at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery near Bergen. Duane R. Overaas passed away Nov. 24 at the Good Samaritan Center in Jackson.
- Russell Overaas served as urn bearer. Duane’s grandchildren were honorary bearers. Music was provided by Melynda Tracey, organist; with a duet by Nora Lilleberg and Pam Tracey. Arnold Benson and Lowell Nasby were ushers. The Osterberg Funeral Service of Jackson handled the arrangements.
- Duane Russell Overaas was born on March 17, 1922 at his home in Jackson, the son of Ludvig and Clara (Olson) Overaas. He attended District #79 country school in Belmont Township and later graduated from Jackson High School in 1941. He then attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa for a year before enlisting into the U.S. Marine Corp in September of 1942. After training, he served four years in the South Pacific as a Marine Raider, a Special Forces unit of the Marine Corp, and was involved in many important battles during World War II. Duane was Honorably Discharged in 1946. He then returned to Jackson to farm with his father and brother, Pete. In 1947 at the American Lutheran Church in Windom, he was united in marriage to Shirley Olson. Together they had four children, Lynne, Russ, Cheryl and Connie. In 1978, in Bloomington, he was united in marriage to Lois Soleta. Duane continued to farm until his retirement in 1985. Duane stayed active managing properties in Excelsior. He and Lois then moved to Bergen where he worked at the Bergen Locker until he retired at the age of 80. Duane became a resident of the Jackson Good Samaritan Center on Oct. 4, 2013.
- Duane was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He was an active member in the Jackson VFW, where he served as Post Commander for two terms and in the community with 4-H. Duane enjoyed outdoor activities, including golf, sporting events and was a big fan of the Jackson teams, the Gophers, Vikings and Twins. He was always at the games of his children and grandchildren. Duane really enjoyed activities that involved being with other people, especially younger people who helped keep him young. Duane’s service in the Marine Corps was very important to him. He was very active in the Marine Raider Association and attended many reunions and activities around the country. His children and grandchildren were able to share his pride by attending these events with him. Duane was able to raise the flag before a Twins game at Target Field in Minneapolis. It was a highlight for him and his family.
- Duane is survived by his wife, Lois of Jackson; his daughters Lynne Johnson of Burnsville, Cheryl (Bob) Dekker of Phoenix, Ariz., Connie (Jim) Worshek of Prior Lake; his son, Russ (Millie) Overaas of LeSueur; his stepchildren, Joanne (Randy) Nelson of Ham Lake, Larry (Janet) Soleta of Woodbury; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, a sister, Gwen Pitsenbarger of Morehead, a sister-in-law, Kelly Overaas of Jackson, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
- Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley, brothers, Pete, Lowell; sisters, Betty Kloster, Audrey Eggen; and a stepdaughter, Sheryl Hanefeld.
- Blessed be the memory of Duane Russell Overaas.
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1922 - 2013 (91 år)
