Duane Booke

Duane’s Live Streamed Memorial Service can be viewed below:

Duane passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Bethany on 42nd, in Fargo, at the age of 85.

Duane was born on January 27, 1937, in Dickinson, ND, the son Joseph and Mary (Sauvageau) Booke. He grew up in Dickinson and received his education, graduating from Dickinson High School. During his high school years, he worked at a gas station, a grocery store, area farms, and for the family-owned bar.

Following his graduation, Duane proudly served his county in the United States Navy from June 6, 1955, until his discharge on May 28, 1959. He was stationed on the USS Robert K. Huntington DD781 where he worked as a Mechanics Mate II. After his discharge, Duane returned to North Dakota and attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND for refrigeration and air conditioning. He worked for Wahpeton Electric and was a Culligan Man.

While working in Wahpeton, he met his future wife, Rose at a local party where he was handing out the beer cups. On September 17, 1960, he was united in marriage to Rose Taylor at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fairmount, ND. The couple moved to Minot, ND, where he worked for the Air Force Base. They later moved to Fargo where Duane worked as GSA Forman – working many years as head of maintenance for all of the Federal Buildings in North Dakota.

After retirement, they traveled to Yuma, Arizona, where they were snow-birds for 24 years – spending the Summer months at Leaf Lake. In Arizona, he drove bus for Tour West America and saw many interesting places. They cherished the memories made at the lake as well as the special friends made – enjoying the ice cream treats made by Mark Rye along with the legendary “Pot” party campfires.

During the school year, Duane drove for Valley Bus for many years as well as the Legion Base Ball Team, and Charter Busses. He loved traveling with his wife Rose, including trips to Niagra Falls, Vegas and Laughlin Nevada trips, and also into Mexico.

Duane was a kind, giving man and will be remembered for his generosity and his willingness to help everyone. He was very proud of his grandchildren and loved to spend all the time he could with them – they meant the world to him.

Duane is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Rose of West Fargo; his daughter, Margie Booke of Moorhead, MN; his very special grandchildren – Tasha Booke and Taylor Booke; and great-grand puppy, Shadow John. Also surviving is his sister, Agnes Enright of Arizona.

Duane was preceded in death by his daughter, Dianna Booke in 2014; his parents, Joseph and Mary; and his six other siblings – Bob, Glen, Bud, Joyce, Mildred, and Lorraine.

Celebration of Life Service: 12 PM Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo – with a gathering beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Military honors will take place following the funeral service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com