Duane Charles Heck, 90, of Langdon, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Maple Manor Care Center, Langdon, ND. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Duane was the son of Charles and Florence (Harriot) Heck born in Hay Township on November 23, 1932. He grew up on the family farm in Osnabrock, North Dakota and was the oldest of 14 children. He attended Langdon School graduating in 1950. Duane served in the Army from 1953-1955. Upon returning back to Langdon, he worked for the local businesses.
Duane met Lois Loewen and married her on November 13, 1956. He continued his farming and owned his own business, Heck’s Floor Service, which he continued after he retired from farming. He also worked at Maple Manor Care Center as a maintenance man.
Duane was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Church Gideons, was on the weed board and the board of senior citizens. He loved to lead the family in prayer. He and his family went on trips to Rock Lake, Canada, fishing trips, boating, water skiing and hunting. He enjoyed attending events for his children and grandchildren. While with his family, Duane enjoyed going every year to the 4th of July Parade in Park River and family picnics. Duane enjoyed the yearly winter shows and the rodeo.
Duane and Lois had five children who he is survived by, Jeff (Shari), St. Thomas, ND, Brice (Wanda), Grafton, ND, Arvona, Minneapolis, MN, Treva, Park River, ND, and Carla, Fargo, ND.
Also surviving Duane are his grandchildren, Jennifer (Heonke) Heck, Joshua Heck, Justin Heck, Jesse Heck, Lance Heck, Heather (Jenkins) Heck, RajMinder Heck, Katie Heck, Shadow Heck and Tracir Heck; nineteen great-grandchildren; six brothers; three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Duane in death are his parents, Charles and Florence Heck; wife, Lois; two granddaughters, Carrie and Tawny; three brothers; one sister; and special friend Amy Peterson.
A recording of the service will be available on Duane’s obituary page later in the day on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Duane was the son of Charles and Florence (Harriot) Heck born in Hay Township on November 23, 1932. He grew up on the family farm in Osnabrock, North Dakota and was the oldest of 14 children. He attended Langdon School graduating in 1950. Duane served in the Army from 1953-1955. Upon returning back to Langdon, he worked for the local businesses.
Duane met Lois Loewen and married her on November 13, 1956. He continued his farming and owned his own business, Heck’s Floor Service, which he continued after he retired from farming. He also worked at Maple Manor Care Center as a maintenance man.
Duane was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Church Gideons, was on the weed board and the board of senior citizens. He loved to lead the family in prayer. He and his family went on trips to Rock Lake, Canada, fishing trips, boating, water skiing and hunting. He enjoyed attending events for his children and grandchildren. While with his family, Duane enjoyed going every year to the 4th of July Parade in Park River and family picnics. Duane enjoyed the yearly winter shows and the rodeo.
Duane and Lois had five children who he is survived by, Jeff (Shari), St. Thomas, ND, Brice (Wanda), Grafton, ND, Arvona, Minneapolis, MN, Treva, Park River, ND, and Carla, Fargo, ND.
Also surviving Duane are his grandchildren, Jennifer (Heonke) Heck, Joshua Heck, Justin Heck, Jesse Heck, Lance Heck, Heather (Jenkins) Heck, RajMinder Heck, Katie Heck, Shadow Heck and Tracir Heck; nineteen great-grandchildren; six brothers; three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Duane in death are his parents, Charles and Florence Heck; wife, Lois; two granddaughters, Carrie and Tawny; three brothers; one sister; and special friend Amy Peterson.
A recording of the service will be available on Duane’s obituary page later in the day on Saturday, July 29, 2023.