Duane Joseph Dalbeck of Stratford, WI went peacefully to eternal rest on December 17, 2023 at 3 Oaks Nursing Home in Marshfield WI.

Duane was born January 29, 1937 in Wakefield, MI to LLoyd and Linnie Dalbeck. A graduate of Wakefield High School in 1956.

He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and honorably discharged in 1960.

Duane was united in marriage to Christine Zuildmuelder at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Wakefield, MI on November 11, 1961 and was happily married for 62 years.

Duane drove as a CDL truck driver for Wausau Concrete and Smith Feeds Trucking.

He enjoyed going camping, deer hunting, traveling on bus tours and playing at casinos with wife and friends.

Duane will be missed by his wife and children, Russel (Pam) Dalbeck and Chris (Patti) Dalbeck.

Duane is further survived by his grandchildren, Trent & Thaddeus Langenwalter and Logan & Landon Dalbeck. Also by his sister, Mary Ellen (Dalbeck) Laine.

Preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings.

A celebration of life will be December 22, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Stratford, WI. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 prior to 11:00 service at the church. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS