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Duane Arthur Polsdofer Sr
1933 - 2022
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- Duane Arthur Polsdofer Sr.
July 12, 1933 - November 5, 2022
Duane A. Polsdofer Sr., 89 of Rockwell passed away November 5, 2022 at
MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit with family at his side.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at
Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 Madison Street, Rockwell with Rev.
Wendy Johannesen and Rev. Matthew Polsdofer officiating. He will be laid
to rest at Rockwell Cemetery beside his wife, Joan.
Visitation and public viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd
St. NE, Mason City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service
at church.
Memorials may be directed to Rockwell United Methodist Church.
Duane Arthur Polsdofer was born July 12, 1933 south of Swaledale to Arthur
Charles and Ella (Trana) Polsdofer. In 1951 he began his honorable service
in the United States Army. On October 28, 1963 he married the love of his
life, Joan at the Rockwell United Methodist Church. Duane drove semi for
Ziesmer and later Stockberger Transfer for over 30 years before retiring
in 1985. Retirement didn't last long, and Duane drove for Ruan and Rex
Liekweg over the years. His many years in the semi taught him that
anything could be fixed with a few bungee cords, some wire, and just a bit
of duct tape.
Duane was a longtime member of Rockwell United Methodist Church where he
cared for the grounds as well as served as the janitor for many years. He
served as a Confirmation mentor, helping to instill faith and hope in the
upcoming youth. If you knew Duane, you knew he was always on the go. His
bountiful garden seemed to get just a bit bigger each year and he shared
his harvest with friends and neighbors. Duane never missed the Draft Horse
Show in Britt and looked forward to trips with the family. Each day was a
chance to get out on his bike for his daily rides and he never turned down
an afternoon sledding with the kids. Whether it was events with his
siblings, time with his children, running around with his grandchildren
and great grandchildren, or their naps on the lawnmowers' extra' seat he
built, his family brought him so much joy. His loving nicknames for each
of them will be cherished for years to come.
He is survived by his children, Raymond (Charlotte) Polsdofer, Swaledale,
George (Joyce) Polsdofer, Mason City, Sheila (Craig) Dwine, Mason City,
Julie (the late Tommy) Pavuk, Clear Lake, Duane (Tamara) Polsdofer Jr.,
Forest City, Deborah Beck, Mankato, MN, and Kathereen (the late Marc)
Krull, Hampton; grandchildren, Lucas, Marshal (Oksana), and Noah Polsdofer,
Stephan (Dylan Mooney) and Elizabeth (Claudio Alves) Polsdofer, Rozilen
(Jon) Bollman, Derrick Faught, Boe Dwine, and Heather (Jair) Villegas,
Joshua Hejlik, Matthew (Jennifer), Michael (Rochelle) Polsdofer, the late
Michael, Andrew, Joseph (Ashley), and Patrick (Nicole) Hjelmen, Olivia
(Riley) Marth and Simon Thomas and Faith Krull; 30 great-grandchildren;
sister, Ardis Bier and brother, Dr. Edward (Ethel) Polsdofer; two
sisters-in-law, Phyllis Muller and Barbara DeVary; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law,
George and Gladys (Pike) Burhite; sons-in-law, Tommy Pavuk and Marc Krull;
grandson, Michael Hjelmen; Sisters, Dorothy (Robert) Hiscocks, Agnus
(Virgil) Rice, Leona Hedrick, Sharie Michelson, Mayvis, Avis, Elda, Neva,
and Marian Polsdofer; brother, Lawrence "Bud" (Coleen) Polsdofer;
brothers-in-law, Glen Bier, Duane DeVary, Vernon Roberts and Robert
Muller.
Cemetery Details: Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, IA
Viewing: Nov 8. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT), Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, IA 50401
Visitation: Nov 9. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (CT), Rockwell United Methodist
Church, Rockwell, IA
Funeral Service: Nov 9. 10:30 AM (CT), Rockwell United Methodist Church,
Rockwell, IA
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