Duane Waldo Means

December 22, 1937 - March 30, 2012

Duane W. Means, age 74, of Tripoli and formerly of Reeseville, died on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

The visitation will be at Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Donald Steinberg officiating. Burial will be at Reeseville Cemetery.

Duane Waldo Means was born on December 22, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin to Waldo and Iva (Freudenberg) Means. On October 9, 1954 he was united in marriage with Lois Mae Strahota at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Reeseville. Duane lived in the Reeseville area and later made his home in the Tripoli area. He helped start the Willow Region Trap Club and was active for the Town of Lynne serving as the Town Constable for many years and Town Chairman. Duane was an avid card player and hunter. He was a semi driver for many years, hauling everything from cranberries to logs.

Duane is survived by his wife, Lois of Tripoli; children, Rachel Means of Milton, Cynthia (Pete) Dampier of Pittsville, Randal Means of Necedah, and Victoria Means of Tripoli; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a brother, Richard (Ruby) Means of Broken Arrow, OK; sister, Esther Machovich of Oxford, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a great granddaughter, Megan Rice; and a brother-in-law, Allen Machovich.

The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 9:30am – 11:00am

Service Details

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 11:00am

Interment Details

Reeseville Cemetery

Duane W. Means, age 74, of Tripoli and formerly of Reeseville, died on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. The visitation will be at Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home onContinue Reading

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Kehl family,
I am sorry for your loss. No matter how old we are it is still difficult to lose our parents. Your memories will be in your heart forever!

Sorry for you loss,

Michael & Sherrie Heller (Pahl) and Family

I was saddened to hear Duane passed away. I worked with Duane while he was Town of Lynn Chairman and I thought he was a nice down to earth kind of guy. He was one of those people you like immediately when you first meet. My condolences to the family. Jean Hansen Oneida County Land & Water Conservation Dept

So sorry to hear about the passing of Duane, he was always a man of great energy, and a fun guy to be with. My condolences to all the family. Your Southern Friend DAVE

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So sorry to hear about the passing of Duane, he was always a man of great energy, and a fun guy to be with. My condolences to all the family. Your Southern Friend DAVE

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We have a lot of great memories of Duane and my dad, Eldon together. They had a lot of fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless. -Lynn

My condolences to all of Duane''s family.

I am so sorry to have heard of your loss. My thoughts are with each and every one of the family members. Lois and Cindy I have great memories of Duane and enjoyed working with him on the Town Board and playing cribbage with him. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Uncle Duane''s passing. Praying God''s healing comfort for his family. God Bless and cherish the memories. Love, Bonnie, Bill, Andrew and Alyssa Radtke

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