In loving memory of

Dennis Richard Duellman
January 7, 1952 - June 24, 2020

Dennis Richard Duellman, 68, of St. Charles, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Whitewater Health Services. Dennis was born January 7, 1952 in Winona to Adolph and Florence (Struck) Duellman. He grew up in St. Charles with his four siblings, Ron, Michael, Cheryl, and Debbie. Dennis never met a stranger and he was collectively loved by everyone. As a young man, Dennis started working at Carl Fishers gladiolus garden and then Jim's Red Owl as a stock boy. Dennis was a hard worker and worked at Jim's for many years. He later took a job at North Star Foods until they closed their doors after the fire. In his later years, he spent time helping Bill and Jan in the mornings around Good Sports bar. He was a long time member at the Moose Lodge. Dennis played fastpitch softball in St. Charles and enjoyed bowling at the Legion for many years. He also loved to go to the stock car races on weekends and visit his favorite machine at Treasure Island. Dennis' family would like to thank everyone in the community for helping look out for Dennis for all these years.
Dennis is survived by his siblings, Ron, Michael (Joy), Cheryl Heydt, Debbie (Dwight) Phillips and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Dixie Duellman.
A public graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1 at Calvary Cemetery in St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials be sent to the Hometown Resource Center, 1244 Whitewater Ave, St. Charles, MN 55972. Please leave a memory of Dennis at hofffuneral.com

Tributes

Brian Tomashek wrote on Jul 7, 2020:

"Sad to hear of Denny\'s passing. Remember him calling my dad \"Sonny\" all the time. Thoughts are with you all"

Renee Hewitt wrote on Jul 2, 2020:

"My thoughts and prayers are with all of Denny\'s family. Denny was such a nice guy and I remember he really liked his \"snacks\". Denny will be missed."

Tammy Christian wrote on Jul 1, 2020:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the Duellman family at this time with the loss of Dennis. Dennis was such a good guy, he will be missed by many. He knew everybody and everyone knew him around St. Charles. Rest in peace Dennis. "

Chris Brownell wrote on Jun 30, 2020:

"I\'m so sorry to hear about Dennis\' passing. I worked with Denny in the boxing room at North Star Foods, off and on, from 1984 to 1988. I will always remember Denny\'s great sense of humor and his compassion for others. The world is a lesser place without him."

Glen and Peggy Dabelstein wrote on Jun 29, 2020:

"Sorry to hear of Dennys passing. He was one of a kind. He graduated with me and also played softball. Great sense of humor.? My nickname for him was poopsie. Rest In Peace. "

Gary & Shirley Neumann wrote on Jun 29, 2020:

"So sorry for your loss. Denny would always go out of his way to stop and chat and will be missed by many."

Karen Henry wrote on Jun 29, 2020:

"Denny was one of those people that was always around and you could laugh and have fun with. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

Jan Nessler wrote on Jun 28, 2020:

"He was as honest as anyone has ever been. He was a faithful and dedicated employee. He was a loyal Packer fan,and knew a LOT about sports. He was loved by a whole town. I worked with him at Jim?s Red Owl, and then at Good Sport. He lived a full and productive life despite his disabilities. He was my buddy and friend. I miss him, but know that he and Bill will be betting their $5 on every Packer/ Viking game in Heaven. ?"

Gretchen Nesler wrote on Jun 27, 2020:

"Your family has my deepest sympathy in the death of Dennis.. He was a great guy and so much fun. I am so sorry. Gretchen Nesler"

Ruth (Mueller) Welsh wrote on Jun 27, 2020:

"Sorry to hear Dennis passed. Now he can join his Mom and Dad and Don and Rose Mueller. We remember when the Duellman kids were little, they would come over our farm and visit on Sunday evenings. He loved to carry on conversation with Don. May he Rest In Peace. Dave, Ruth, Ron, Joan, Tom, Judy, Peggy & Jeff Mueller"

Dale and Sue Bedtka wrote on Jun 27, 2020:

"Sorry to hear of Denny\'s passing. He was always a super friendly guy when we seen him. Sympathies to all of the Duelllman families."

Kathy Decker wrote on Jun 26, 2020:

"We are so sorry for your families loss. I went to school with him and worked at Red Owl with him and Paul worked with him at North Star Foods. He was a great person to be around."

Lana Lange wrote on Jun 26, 2020:

"We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to your family members. We were saddened to learn of Dennis\'s passing. The saying goes that when we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that will watch over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you now have an angel named \"Dennis\", who will lovingly watch over you. May God bless and comfort your families during this time of grief. Rich and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. "

Susan Thompson wrote on Jun 26, 2020:

"My sympathy to the family. He will be missed in town."

Rick Vincent wrote on Jun 26, 2020:

"Denny was a staple around our place,like a family member,helping with Chiefs stock car,going to races and riding motorcycles. Denny and I always told each other we would ride our motorcycles till the wheels fell off. Wheels aren\'t off yet Denny. We will ride together again."

Larry and Juanita Palmby wrote on Jun 26, 2020:

"So sorry to here of Dennis\'s passing.Our deepest sympathies. "

Loren Hewitt wrote on Jun 26, 2020:

"My condolences to Denny?s family. He was a part of St. Charles. May he Rest In Peace."

Mardy Midler wrote on Jun 25, 2020:

"My sympathy and prayers to all of Denny?s family."