Duane H. "Budd" Staael • 1927 - 2011

Duane H. “Budd” Staael, 84, Kenmare, ND, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 in a Kenmare Hospital.

Duane was born on February 11, 1927, a son of Otto and Thea (Hillestad) Staael in Kenmare, ND. He was raised and educated in Kenmare. Following his schooling, Budd began his working career hauling cattle. He then worked for Butler Machinery, for Boeing in the security department and then began a career with the Soo Line Railroad. He began as a section man, worked his way to be a heavy equipment operator, and retired as a Foreman. 

On November 1, 1960, Duane was united in marriage to Alice Mae “Peggy” Peterson in Plentywood, MT. They lived in Kenmare and Willow City, ND. Peggy died May 6, 1999. Following her death, Budd continued to live in Kenmare

Budd was a lifetime member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare, ND, where he was baptized and confirmed. He also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, playing pool, fishing and “junking.” He was a devoted father and grandfather.  

Those who survive:  Children: Vicki Staael, Holly Staael, both of Kenmare, ND; Tammy Hoppel and her husband Mark, Mason City, IA: Rick (Johanna) Staael, Highlands Ranch, CO; four grandchildren: Marissa and Michael Hill and Abby and Christopher Staael; sister, Vie Dennhardt, Sun City, AZ; daughters-of-the-heart: Jodi Pierce-Marmon, Carpio, ND and Brenda Johnson-Berntson, Minot; nephew Walter H. “Butch” Dennhardt Jr., Stillwater, MN; several grandnieces and grandnephews also survive.

Duane was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, parents; brothers Harold Staael, Orville and Meirl and a sister Gladys Claxton and her husband Kenneth, a niece Sandra Dennhardt and brother-in-law, Walter Dennhardt Sr. 

Visitation:  Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 4-7 at Thompson Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare, ND

Funeral Service:  Friday, June 10, 2011, 11 am at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare

Officiant: Rev. John Syvertson

Music
Congregational hymns
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Joan Larson, organist

Honorary Bearers: Budd’s family and friends

Active Bearers: Mike Zimmer, Ronnie Egeberg, Kelly Peterson, Jeff Schettler, David Geyer, James Lockhart

Graveside Service
Will take place at a later date in the summer of 2011 at Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, ND

Following the funeral service, everyone is invited to join the family for lunch and fellowship in the lower level of the church.

The Staael family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of Duane “Budd” Staael!

To sign the online guest register for Budd
To view the online guest regsiter for Budd

To view the inside of Budd's folder
To view the outside of Budd's folder

Back to Obituaries