Duane Barry

Duane Barry, 89, of Underwood, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Duane G. Barry was born March 17, 1935 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He attended Country School in Underwood.

On July 19, 1956 Duane married Helen Wicklund. After marriage, Duane and Helen moved to Lake Wilson where they raised their five children.

He did road construction his whole adult life, retiring at the age of 65.

Duane was a volunteer fireman in Lake Wilson. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, driving the local countryside, and traveling and wintering in the south. Above all, he loved time spent with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Helen; bother, David; parents, Paul and Margaret; traveling companion, Shirley Knapp, and numerous other relatives.

Duane is survived by his children, Denise (John) Vaughn of Underwood, Jeff Barry of Fergus Falls, Zoe (Massey) Afzali of Battle Lake, Brad (Teresa) Barry of Ashby, and Kevin Barry of Lake Wilson; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip Barry, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation of Remembrance: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Interment: A Private Family Burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Lake Wilson, MN.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com