Duane French

His employment years included a multitude of endeavors: Land O’Lakes, UNIVAC, FABRI-TEK, State Farm Ins., Ogilvie State Bank, and owner of French’s Bar and Grill in beautiful downtown Bock, MN. The last 20 years of employment were with the U.S. Postal Service, and he retired in December of 1995. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, card clubs, dancing, and auction sales. Cherished memories were created with the French families at Viola Lake, WI and the Eggen families at the Pete Eggen farm. Early travels to England, France, and Mexico fostered their retirement travels to the Southern United States; first with the 5th wheel and later by car. He loved to read and was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. He was a loving husband and father and extremely proud of his families and their accomplishments in life. He loved the rewards of being a grandpa, and this included living in the country feeding the wildlife, family gatherings, wood-working in the shop, maintaining the lawn, and sharing acres of laughter with his children and grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his daughter Karolyn, sister Donna Larson, parents Mayer and Agnes, and other cherished relatives and friends. He is survived by his bride of 66 years Lorraine, son Dean (Audrey) French, grandchildren Tim (Katie) Elwood and their children Ava and Scarlett, Chase French, and Meg French, brother Bob (Joyce) French, God-children David Larson, John Eggen, and Brian Braaten, and many other extended family members.

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