Duane Fontaine
February 15, 1939 ~ September 7, 2024
Born in:
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Duane passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Bethany on 42nd, in Fargo, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85.
Duane was born on February 15, 1939, the son of Medrick and Irene (Nichols) Fontaine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He grew up in Grand Forks where he received his education at Central High School, later earning his GED while in the Navy. Duane proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 until his discharge in 1960. He also served his county through the North Dakota Air National Guard for over 20 years where he obtained the rank of Master Sergeant.
When he returned to North Dakota, Duane attended business school where he met his future wife, Joanne. Duane was united in marriage to Joanne Loge on February 10, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They made their home in Fargo where they raised their two daughters, Darcy and Wendy. For over 30 years, Duane worked for Joseph Oliveri at Joseph’s School of Hair Design as a Financial Aid Officer and Director. He also owned several salons in the FM area.
Duane enjoyed spending time with his daughters and son in law and his true pride and joy was his grandson Brandon. He was an avid bowhunter, fisherman, and patriot. As well as a member of the Sandhills Archery Club and various other organizations around the Fargo area. He had numerous friends and spent almost every day eating lunch and playing cards at the senior center in Fargo.
Duane is survived by his two daughters – Darcy (Daylon) Kankelfritz of Fargo, Wendy Fontaine of Fargo; his special grandson, Brandon Kankelfritz of Fargo; his sisters – Sherry (Bob) Gregie of Grand Forks, ND; Barb Davis of La Porte, Texas; and DellaRae Westwood of Casper, Wyoming.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joanne; and his sister – Gayle Anderson of Fargo
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10 AM Friday, September 13, 2024, at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo – with a visitation one hour prior
BURIAL: Riverside Cemetery in Fargo
MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS will be provided by the Fargo American Legion and the United States Airforce.
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
Services
Funeral Service - Friday: September 13, 2024 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Friday: September 13, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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RIP my Dear Friend will surely be missed at the Senior Center.
Wonderful man, will be missed greatly at the Senior Center. Thoughts are with the family.
You will truly be missed at the senior center. Will remember us all playing your favorite card game of “31”.
Will miss your hunting stories that we shared. Thought and prayers go out to the family!!
I’ve known you all my life and it is sad to see that you passed.
He was very independant, having to go when he did his taxes, needed to do business or be at apointments.
We will never forget his charactor at the “31” card game. We all have discussions and a lot of fun.
Bless him and his loved ones. Now he is at peace in our prayers.
I know his family will always have his memory to hold.
Duane was not only an integral apart of my Dad, Josef’s business, Duane was a dear & close friend to him. He touched my families life, I will miss the phone calls from him & hearing cards being shuffled in the back ground 😉 Sending our deepest condolences, Gio, Jeff, Franco & Dom Cerise
While we only knew Duane a short while, he quickly became someone we really enjoyed getting to know and work with. We had a soft spot for Duane. We are very saddened to hear about his passing but his Bethany therapists hope he is resting peacefully.
May your memories of a good life with Mr. Duane soften the sadness.
With care, Tony and Dawn Altobelli