Fernand Duval
April 3, 1930 ~ August 13, 2022
Fernand Duval, 92, Fargo, ND, passed away on August 13, 2022.
Fernand Joseph Duval was born April 3, 1930 in the big town of Horace, ND. He was the 4th son to Edward and Albertine Duval. He grew up on the family farm. He joined the Army January 1952 where he began his enlistment as Private First Class, completing the Heavy Truck Course, where he was then was stationed in Anchorage Alaska. He was awarded the Nation Defense Service Medal before ending his service on December 11, 1953.
November 1954 he meet the love of his life, Betty Goldade, at the Fargo Crystal Ball Room. They were united in marriage June 15, 1955. Their first bundle of joy, Judy, arrived May 1956 followed by another daughter, Roxanne in June 1958. His only son, Rick, arrived in April 1960 the family was complete with the arrival of Janet in June 1963.
He was always a great provider for his family, working two jobs for many years. He started his career as a Furniture Service Specialist for Mr. Harry Simon, Simon Furniture, after leaving the military. He stayed with Simon’s Furniture for 35 years, working numerous second jobs including Cass Clay Creamy, Bell Telephone then starting his own lawn service. 1989 he started his own business of Frenchie’s Furniture Repair where he worked until he retired.
His love for steam began in 1960 when he received a Waterloo Boy Antique Engine from Clareance Gustafson, his neighbor, which lead him to his many years of enjoyment at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag, MN rebuilding engines and steam engines. His grandchildren spent many Labor Day Weekends making memories and getting into mischief with their Grandpa and Grandma. He also occupied his retirement days making many flavors of wine then he ventured into the world of coloring by number! His true love was being with his family, whether they were playing cards or just hanging out. There were always lots of laughs and plenty of mischievousness.
His memories will always be carried in our hearts, Betty Duval, wife. Children: Judy (Roger) Unterseher, Roxy Waryan, Rick (Sandy) Duval and Janet (Terry) Metzger. Grandchildren: Chad (Amy), Ryan, Krystal (Rob), Annissa, Colton, Katy (Mike), Alex, Austin, Gabby and Addy. Great-grandchildren: Kylie, Mason and Wesley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Albertine. His brothers: Roger, Arcade, Gabby and Don. His son-in-law, Marc Waryan.
Services
Visitation - Wednesday: August 17, 2022 5:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Prayer Service - Wednesday: August 17, 2022 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Thursday: August 18, 2022 10:00 am
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
Funeral Mass - Thursday: August 18, 2022 11:00 am
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
Betty, I’m so sorry to hear of Ferns passing. My condolences. Will always remember the fun & crazy times we all had back in Cavalier.
He was one of a kind.
Thoughts & prayers with you & the family.
I always enjoyed working with Fern during summer vacation in college. He was feisty and loved to laugh.
I’m sorry for for your loss. He was a wonderful husband and father. Prayers for your family!
I’m so sorry to hear of Fern. Many hugs and prayers. A good guy will be missed.
I will miss you, your laugh, the way you tease me. But I will miss the hugs and your great plums. I am so glad you were my uncle, I was blessed to have you in my life.
Love
Denise
Deepest sympathies on losing one of the best. I enjoyed waiting on Frenchy, Betty and all of you all these years. He was quite the character and just a good man. He could make me laugh! Know that he is still watching over the family he loved and was so proud of. The AMVETs will miss his presence.