Duane Ehrenberg, 82, of Young America
Duane M. Ehrenberg, 82, of Young America died Monday March 11, at his residence.
A funeral service was held Friday, March 15, 11 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America with Rev. Eric Hutchison as officiant.
Visitation was held at the church, Thursday, March 14, 4-7 p.m., and Friday, March 15, one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery at a later date.
Duane Marvin Ehrenberg was born March 27, 1936, in Glencoe, the son of Ervin A. and Mabel L. (Dreier) Ehrenberg. Rev. A. Streufert baptized Duane April 19, 1936 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. He confirmed his faith on April 2, 1950, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. A. Streufert as officiant. Duane’s confirmation verse was Matthew 24:13, “He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
After graduating from the Glencoe High School, Mr. Ehrenberg enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served until his honorable discharge June 30, 1956. He had reached rank of corporal and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Mr. Ehrenberg was united in marriage with Romane M. Heckmann June 15, 1954, at Friedens County Line Church. This union of 64 years was blessed with children, Randy, Steven and Patti.
Mr. Ehrenberg was a skilled stainless steel pipe fitter and his trade sent him to dairy creameries and other food service plants across the United States. He was very dedicated to his community. Mr. Ehrenberg was a retired member of the Young America Fire Department and had volunteered yearly at Stiftungsfest until this past year. He had also served on various church offices at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He loved sports and had volunteered as girls’ softball coach for many years.
Mr. Ehrenberg loved the outdoors, whether trips to the cabin on Stalker Lake, deer and grouse hunting, fishing, feeding and watching the birds. He was always content in nature. Mr. Ehrenberg enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, coffee with friends and sitting on his front porch. He cherished family celebrations and get-togethers, and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He’ll be remembered for being supportive and welcoming to everyone. Whatever Mr. Ehrenberg had planned, whether it was fishing, working in the yard, or mowing the lawn, he always said, “better go to work.”
Mr. Ehrenberg was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Mabel Ehrenberg; brothers-in-law, Warren Schrader, Donald Schrader and Myron Sellnow.
Mr. Ehrenberg is survived by his loving family; wife, Romane Ehrenberg of Norwood Young America; sons and daughter-in-law, Randy and Bobbi Ehrenberg of Norwood Young America, Steven Ehrenberg of Norwood Young America; daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Mark Storms of Norwood Young America; grandchildren, Aleshia Kohlmeyer and her husband Chad, Jarred Ehrenberg and his fiancée Sara Ascher, Andrew Storms and his wife Tyra, Jessica Steffens and her husband Mark; great-grandchildren, Holden, Eaven and Sullivan Kohlmeyer, Gavin, Addison and Ellie Pool, Lydia and Claire Storms, Anthony and Maverick Steffens; sister, Diane Sellnow of Grand Rapids; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wendel and Kathy Schrader of Glencoe, Diane Schrader of Plato; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Aleshia Kohlmeyer, Jarred Ehrenberg, Andrew Storms, Jessica Steffens, Chad Kohlmeyer and Mark Steffens served as casket-bearers.
The Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia handled the arrangements. Its Web site is www.johnsonfh.com where obituaries and guestbook are available online.
