April 27, 1951 - March 29, 2024
Duane W. Martinson
Age 72, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully March 29, 2024. Duane was born in Minneapolis and graduated from Southwest High School. Duane got his engineering degree from the University of Minnesota and continued his education at Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Duane’s education led him to a unique career path including work in the church, a sales job with Garlock-French roofing company, and eventually co-ownership of E-Tech, a commercial laundry equipment firm. Duane’s sales role with E-Tech had him traveling all over the world.
Duane spent summers between Minneapolis and his lake home in Pelican Rapids and winters on a small yacht he kept off the coast of St. Petersburg, FL. Duane often said he had too many places, but he loved being near family and the friends he’d made in each location. Anyone who knew Duane knew his warmth, good humor, generosity, and love of music.
Survived by his brother, Alan (Julie) Martinson; nieces, Jennifer (Matthew) Jacobs and Lauren Martinson (Nick Bryngelson); nephew, Brian Lofquist; great-nieces, Lily and Clara; great-nephews, Soren and Leif.
Duane is also survived by cousins Paul Rankin, Kim (Chris) Guck, Julie (Dave) DeMuth, Lyndon (Kim) Johnson, Loretta (Edward) Jenson, Robert (Eileen) Jacobson, and extended family including Eric Jenson and Andrea Jenson Packer and their families.
Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Mildred Martinson.
Duane will be buried next to his parents at Pelican Valley Cemetery in Pelican Rapids, MN. Please join the family for the graveside service on Wednesday, May 8 at 1:00PM.
Memorials to Pelican Valley Cemetery, PO Box 448, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
11:00AM
Visitation 1 hour prior
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
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Luncheon immediately following service at a location nearby.
Graveside Service
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
1:00PM
Pelican Valley Cemetery
40578 190th Avenue
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Dear family & friends of our Beloved Duane- Heart is bursting with love and sadness. So many beautiful moments with Dewey & the Jenson family through the 1990’s and beyond! Cancun, Belize, The Hub, & Florida…
My husband and I were Duane’s neighbor for close to 10 years in the marina in St. Pete and was always so funny, warm, and welcoming. The marina will not be the same without him. Condolences to the family. With Love – Melissa & CJ Schnier
Alan and Family-
So deeply sorry to hear of Duane’s untimely passing. Duane was such a good man and loved by many. May you take solace in all of the good memories.
May God Bless.
Greg & Rosina Cline
Former Neighbors of Your Parents.
Al and Julie,
Our condolences on the loss of Duane. We feel terrible that we lost touch with him over the years, and wish we had reconnected. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you hold in your heart.
Mike and Karina