Duane LeRoy Peterson, 85, Minot, formerly of Plaza, died on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in a Minot hospital.

Duane was born on May 4, 1932 to John and Lillian (Erickson) Peterson on a farm in the Mountrail County area, where he was raised and attended rural schools. Duane married Helen Sonnenberg on June 15, 1952 in Donnybrook, ND.

As a young adult, Duane served in the U.S. Army in Ethiopia. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to North Dakota. The couple made their home in Fargo when Duane attended Hanson Mechanical Trade School. They returned to Minot, where he was employed as a mechanic by Interstate Transportation Bus Company for thirty years. That company discontinued operation and he became employed by the Minot Park District as their mechanic for eight years. He retired in 1994. Helen died January 26, 2017.

Duane was a member of Bethel Free Lutheran Church and a former member of the Minot American Legion and the Transportation Union. He enjoyed woodworking, metal working, puzzles and caring for his yard.

Duane's loving family includes : his children: Deborah Lynne (Thomas) Feist of Kansas City MO, Sheryl Elizabeth (Curtis) Hussey of Fargo ND, David Duane (Christina) Peterson of Kirkland WA and Mark Alan (Kim) Peterson of Monroe WA; grandchildren: Bryan (Christina) Feist and Charlotte Feist; Rev. Michael (Gretchen) Hussey, Amanda (Brandon) Warne; Andrew and Joshua Peterson; Matthew, Megan, Samantha, Jamie, Jesse, and Sarah Peterson; great grandchildren: Seth and Emilia Hussey, Hope Feist and Harper Warne; sisters: Ramona Poeckes of Williston, Ilene Orluck of Tioga, Evelyn (Gerald) Copes of Tioga, and Merilyn Grosshans of Las Vegas; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Helen.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethel Free Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Monday, February 5, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Bethel Free Lutheran Youth Fund.