Duane Field

Duane Field, 68, of Langdon, ND, passed away April 10, 2013, at the Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon, ND after a courageous battle with brain cancer.



Duane Earl Field was born December 4, 1944 at Langdon, ND, to Earl and Bessie (McFarlane) Field. He grew up and was educated in Langdon. Duane went on to attend the Wahpeton State School of Science before enlisting in the United States Army in 1964. He was stationed in Okinawa, then a short time in Hawaii before Vietnam. Duane was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Duane's family teased him that he earned the Expert Rifle Badge but couldn't always get his deer. Duane returned to the area upon his discharge from active duty in 1966 and began work at Christie Motors. He held this position for 46 years until his health forced him to retire on December 31, 2012.

Duane was united in marriage to Joanne Haugen on June, 19, 1970. They made their home in Langdon and became the loving parents of two sons. Duane was an active Mason in the Lebanon Lodge of Langdon, ND. He was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite, a Kem Temple Shriner, and was a member of the American Legion Post #98, the Langdon Eagles Club and United Lutheran Church. Mostly he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially the grandchildren. Duane loved to hunt and enjoyed his annual fishing trip. He enjoyed Tuesday night golfing in the summer and curling in the winter months. He enjoyed being outside in his yard and spending time with Metallica, the dog.



Duane is survived by his wife Joanne of Langdon; sons: Patrick (Jill) Field of Fargo and Robert Field of Waseca, MN; grandchildren: Tyler Field, Brynn Field, and Bennett Field-Howes; siblings: Lorne (Gertie) Field of Langdon, ND and Tom (Beth) Field of Sheridan, WY; brother-in-law Don (Elaine) Haugen of Langdon, ND; sister-in-law Mary Eilers of Golden, CO; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.



He was preceded in death by his mother and father, mother and father-in-law, and nephew David Field.




VISITATION will take place from 3-5:00 p.m. at United Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

SERVICES will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the United Lutheran Church of Langdon, ND at 2:00pm