Dwain "Duke" Olds
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Dwain “Duke� Olds, 84, of New Rockford, ND, formerly of Crosby, ND, died March 12, 2014 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, ND. He was born on June 10, 1929, in Stanton, ND to Nathan and Jane (Martin) Olds and spent his childhood on the family farm. In his adult years, he also lived in Williston, Crosby, and Kenmare. From 1954-1956, he served in the Army and was stationed in Italy. In 1969, he married June Ward and they made their home in Crosby, ND. Duke owned D&J Bus Lines in Crosby, ND. Driving was his passion. Throughout his career, he drove more than two million accident-free miles. He always had a great story to tell and was known for his sense of humor. Duke loved old tractors and enjoyed attending Steam Threshers shows. June died on March 1, 2011, and Duke moved to New Rockford to be near his son and family. Duke leaves behind two sons, Don (Susie) Olds of New Rockford, ND, Jeff Olds, Coeur d’Alene, ID, and one daughter, Connie Faldalen of Havre, MT. He will be missed by six grandchildren: Nathan Olds, Misty Olds, Karlie Olds, Rikki Hewson, Randy Faldalen and OJ Faldalen, three step-grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Bernice Lineus, of Bismarck. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife (June), his parents, two brothers (Donald and Clifford) and one sister (Doris). GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE: Stanton Cemetery, Stanton, ND DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM INTERMENT: Stanton Cemetery, with Military Honors |
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Name: Tarzan & Jane
Date: 03/20/2014
Message: Sorry for your loss Chubs, Susie,Nat and Misty Dawn and family. We just found out today. Your Father and Grandpa will aways hold a special place in your heart and many great memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Tarzan & Jane
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Name: Pam
Date: 3-17-2014
Message: A life lived well.thinking of you and yours.
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Name: Carol Ziegler
Date: 3/17/2014
Message: Don and family. So sorry to hear about your loss. I got to know Duke when I worked at Crosby. He was a great guy. I will miss him.
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Name: Bruce Schneider
Date: 3-16-14
Message: Duke was a great friend I will truly miss him ! I feel sad for his family He will be missed by all that knew him. People don't come any better than Duke
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Name: Michael Goetz
Date: 3/16/14
Message: I had the privilege of knowing "Duke" better than most of the other club members parents. I always enjoyed visiting with him and had a genuine concern of his well being. I had and have nothing but the ultimate respect for this man. It is my hope that Brother Chub, Sue, Nate, and Misty find peace in his passing. As always, let me know if anything I can do.
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Name: Cheryl R. Hartl
Date: 3/14/2014
Message: Chub, Susie, Misty, & Nate, so sorry for your loss. Keep him in your heart and his memory will be with you forever.......
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Name: Young Mike
Date: 3/14/14
Message: Sending some love from Michigan. Very sorry for your loss.
Young Mike   RRFFRR
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Name: Lori (Faldalen) Sawyer
Date: 3/20/14
Message: Thinking of your families and sending our condolences. Duke and June were good friends of my parents and they had alot of fun times together. I'm sure he will be missed.
Dean & Lori Sawyer, Estevan, SK
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Name: Ruth Sharp
Date: 3/14/14
Message: Condolences to Chub, Susie, Misty, Nate and the rest of Dukes family on your loss of Dad and Grampa. Keep good memories of him in your heart and he will always be with you.
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Name: Daryl and Diane Zeller
Date: March 13, 2014
Message: Chub, Susie, Nathan and Misty Dawn - So sorry to hear of his passing -Â sending love, thoughts and prayers at this sad time.Â
Love,
Daryl and Diane Zeller
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Name: Tom Hartl
Date: 3-13-14
Message: Nathan- I know how much your grandpa meant to you. You talked about him almost every day. As you told me, he's in a better place now, and I'm sure he is. Please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of everyone at 4th Corporation. Tom