Duane Howieson *
Ellendale—Duane Allen Howieson, 55, of Ellendale, passed away January 1, 2020 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna after an extended illness. He was born February 1, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles and Marilyn (Rowe) Howieson. Duane graduated Johnston High School in 1982 and DMACC with a degree in computer programming in 1985. He married Sheri DeGeus October 27, 1990 at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. He was employed at Cybex in Owatonna and Delta of Waseca. Duane enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with his family watching movies and a quiet night at home. He is survived by his wife Sheri Howieson, son Branden Howieson of Ellendale, mother Marilyn Howieson of Johnston, Iowa, brother Mark (Jennifer) Howieson of Ankeny, Iowa, sister Renee (Jerome) Stovall of Waterloo, Iowa and nieces and nephews; Heather, Rachel, Jalen, Jada, Rosie, Jack and Lily. He was preceded in death by his father Charles, brother Michael, maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents. Visitation will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Meridan Minnesota, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020 and one hour prior to the service on Monday January 6. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 6, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Meridan.