1926
Duane
2016
Duane Hausman
May 26, 1926 — March 8, 2016
Memorial services for Duane D Hausman will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Robert Stohlmann will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by the Freeborn County Veteran's Organizations.
Duane passed away quietly in his sleep on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
He was born in Parkers Prairie, MN on May 26, 1926 to Fred and Ann (Gaedke) Hausman. Upon enlisting, Duane served in the Navy as a Ship fitter. Duane served on the USS Lowry, a Destroyer in WWII. The ship was in service all the way to the end of the War, and survived many enemy attacks. Duane was able to witness the final days of WWII in Tokyo Bay.
Duane worked as a mechanic at the Motor Inn for many years and then became owner and manager of Northside Mobil Station and Mobil Bulk Oil. Later, he worked for Jim and Dude's Plumbing. He married Ferne Bolinger in 1950. She passed away in 1971.
On April 7, 1973, he was united in marriage to Helen Wacholz. Duane was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and had served on the council, as an usher, and he especially loved singing in the choir. He was a talented man, matched equally by his humbleness. Duane earned a pilot's license after his military service and thoroughly enjoyed time in the air, particularly noting the quiet and beauty of a glider.
Upon retirement, woodworking became a main interest and many special things were created and gifted to others; everything from birds and fish to faces, characters, and relief portraits.
Duane is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ferne; brother, Wilfred; brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Wacholz and Don Johnsrud.
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Helen; children, Doug (Mary) Hausman, David (Yvette) Hausman, and Susan (Larry Stember) Hausman; grandchildren, Mariah Crystal, Sevve Stember, Brynn Stember, Katie Hausman and Cameron Hausman; sisters-in-law, Eva Hausmann, Eva Johnsrud, and Sharon (Bob) Schiefelbein; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Duane was a kind, generous person who was always willing to go the extra mile for his fellow human beings. His loving heart and beautiful, gentle, spirit will be deeply missed. All who had the good fortune to know him have been greatly blessed.
His request was for memorials be directed to the charity of your choice.
Duane passed away quietly in his sleep on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
He was born in Parkers Prairie, MN on May 26, 1926 to Fred and Ann (Gaedke) Hausman. Upon enlisting, Duane served in the Navy as a Ship fitter. Duane served on the USS Lowry, a Destroyer in WWII. The ship was in service all the way to the end of the War, and survived many enemy attacks. Duane was able to witness the final days of WWII in Tokyo Bay.
Duane worked as a mechanic at the Motor Inn for many years and then became owner and manager of Northside Mobil Station and Mobil Bulk Oil. Later, he worked for Jim and Dude's Plumbing. He married Ferne Bolinger in 1950. She passed away in 1971.
On April 7, 1973, he was united in marriage to Helen Wacholz. Duane was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and had served on the council, as an usher, and he especially loved singing in the choir. He was a talented man, matched equally by his humbleness. Duane earned a pilot's license after his military service and thoroughly enjoyed time in the air, particularly noting the quiet and beauty of a glider.
Upon retirement, woodworking became a main interest and many special things were created and gifted to others; everything from birds and fish to faces, characters, and relief portraits.
Duane is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ferne; brother, Wilfred; brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Wacholz and Don Johnsrud.
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Helen; children, Doug (Mary) Hausman, David (Yvette) Hausman, and Susan (Larry Stember) Hausman; grandchildren, Mariah Crystal, Sevve Stember, Brynn Stember, Katie Hausman and Cameron Hausman; sisters-in-law, Eva Hausmann, Eva Johnsrud, and Sharon (Bob) Schiefelbein; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Duane was a kind, generous person who was always willing to go the extra mile for his fellow human beings. His loving heart and beautiful, gentle, spirit will be deeply missed. All who had the good fortune to know him have been greatly blessed.
His request was for memorials be directed to the charity of your choice.
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