Duane Glenn Slaughter

Duane Glenn Slaughter, 54, of Willmar, died Friday, November 5th at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.  His funeral will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 13th at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar with visitation starting at 2:00 pm. His interment will be in Old Mamrelund Lutheran Cemetery on Sunday, November 14th at 1:00 pm.   www.hafh.org

Duane was born December 13, 1966, in Willmar, the son of Willard and Blanche (Peterson) Slaughter.  He grew up in Willmar and graduated from Willmar High School in 1985.  Since graduating high school Duane has always been “behind the wheel” driving for several companies including, Chilly Transport, Trans-System, Koch Trucking and most recently he was a “proud employee” of Duininck Concrete. 

Duane enjoyed being in his garage working and tinkering with different things, doing woodworking or working in his yard.  When he wasn’t doing something for himself, he was always willing to help others with whatever was needed.  He was a member of Elks Lodge #952.

Surviving are his finance’ Sherri Menk of Willmar; Samantha Menk (and special friend, Chris Garberich) of Olivia, Justin Menk of Willmar.  Also surviving are his brother, Donald Slaughter of Big Lake; sister, Julie Slaughter (and special friend, David Schmidt) of Marshall; niece, Kristina Slaughter; nephew, AJ Schmidt; and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Blanche.

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