Richard Paul Duhn

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial is in St. Jacob's Cemetery. Richard P. Duhn, son of Soren and Marie (Mahan) Duhn was born July 8, 1934 near Graettinger, IA. He graduated from Graettinger High School in 1953 where he met the love of his life, Harriet Herke. Following his education, Richard entered the United States Army where he was a paratrooper stationed in Fort Bragg, NC. On January 8, 1955, Richard was united in marriage to Harriet Herke at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. After his service, Richard worked for Solar Air Craft, and later for John Morrell Packing Plant in Estherville where he worked for 28 years. He and Harriet also farmed near Graettinger. In 1970, they moved to the family farm where Richard grew up. Richard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Nelson-Christensen American Legion Post 162 of Graettinger. He was an avid antique collector, collecting: Model T's, tractors, license plates, beer cans and ...[more]

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d ornaments. He and Harriet were in charge of the Graettinger Labor Day Parade for 30 plus years. They enjoyed going to their Silver Ridge home in Mesa, AZ for the winter for nearly 30 years. He would spend his days there in the woodworking shop where he made many bowls, clocks and tables. More than anything, Richard liked to play cards, visit with friends in the wood shop and spend time with his family. On Monday, April 18, 2016, Richard passed away at the Hilltop Nursing Home in Spirit Lake, IA. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Harriet of Ruthven; daughter, Jackie Holm (Tim) of Cable, WI and his two children: Lisa Natywa (Jeff) and Michelle Holm; three sons: Paul Duhn of Graettinger, his daughter, Karen Kuper (special friend, Trinity) and her two children: Ali and Abby; Bruce Duhn (Barb) of Correctionville, IA, and her two children: Tyler and Stevey; Brad Duhn of Graettinger (special friend, Michele); brother, Raymond Duhn (Evonne); two sisters, Betty Kane (Jim) and Rosalie Hoyt; brothers and sisters-in-law: Edmund Herke, George Tonderum, Larry Herke (Sheila) and Mary Lane Cunningham. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Walter and Ronald Duhn; sister, Dorothy Sjecklocha; niece, Teresa Duhn and nephew, Mervin Hoyt.