Duane Donkers

Duane J. Donkers age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away April 23, 2014.

Survived by wife of 53 years, Mary; children, Duane (Tara), David (Angela), William, Janet, and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jessica, Clinton, Michael, Tommy, Solenne, Sarah, Nicholas, Matthew, Xavier, Travis, and Heather; sisters, Helen (Joe) Tillman and Ora (Bill) Dorgan; many nieces and nephews; as well as a host of friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Emma; sister, Arlene Myers; brothers, Clem and Charles.

Duane retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant and also from Hawkins Chemical, Local 120.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to St. Rita's building fund.