Duane S. Anderson, 82, of Enid, Okla., passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Faith Lutheran Church, Enid, on Nov. 27, officiated by Pastor Dan Thimell. Visitors paid respects at Ladusau-Evans funeral home on Nov. 25.
Duane was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Winnebago County, Iowa. He was fourth of eleven children, born to Ober and Myrtle Anderson. He graduated from high school in Thompson, Iowa, and entered the army in 1953, serving with the 17th Infantry Division in Korea. Following his service, he attended Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jan. 1959. Duane accepted a position with Western Adjustment Company in Carroll, Iowa, where he met and married Donna Rabb on Sept. 11, 1960. In 1963, he began working for Farmers Elevator Mutual Insurance Company, and later transferred to Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was promoted to Regional Claims Manager and transferred to Enid in 1971, retiring in 1997. All through his life, his deep faith in God and patriotic love for his country never wavered. Duane was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather; he enjoyed reading, woodworking, and camping. He and Donna also loved to travel, having visited every state in the U.S. Other adventures included trips to Europe, the Caribbean and Norway, where they reunited with Duane’s relatives.
Duane is survived by his wife, Donna Anderson, Enid; children, Renae (Chuck) Cureton, Atlanta, Ga., Rhonda (Randy) Galer, Avon, Colo., Michael (Tressa) Anderson, St. Louis, Ill.; grandchildren, Kyle and Chelsea Cureton, Kathryn and Anna Galer, Cody, Katrina and Brent Anderson; brothers and sisters Norma Thompson, Lake Mills, Iowa, Ober Jay (Iolene) Anderson, Ankeny, Iowa, Leona Lacroix, Colorado Springs, Colo., Marlene (Ray) McLaurin, Vicksburg, Miss., Lynn (Marybeth) Anderson, Nathrop, Colo., and Gary (Becky) Anderson, Colleyville, Tex. He is also survived by brother-in-law Richard (Phyllis) Rabb, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, sister-in-law Margaret Anderson, Austin, Minn., and many nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by an infant brother, Duane E., his parents; sister Elois Qualley, and brothers Orvis and Donavon Anderson.
Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church of Enid, or to the charity of choice.
Condolences may be made and the service viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.