Duane G Kellogg
April 8, 1937 ~ January 27, 2020
Duane G. Kellogg, age 82, of Fredericksburg, IA, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton with Loren Skaw and Matthew Jensen presiding. Burial will be at Alcock Cemetery in Frederika, IA.
Visitation will be from 4:00-700 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Conway- Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday. Online condolences may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Duane George was born on April 8, 1937 to Judson and Lucille (Haynes) Kellogg in Osage, IA. He attended and graduated from East High in Waterloo, IA. After completing his education, Duane enlisted in the US Marine Corps, where he was stationed at 29 Palms, CA. Duane was united in marriage to Olive Ann Wetmur on February 17, 1957 in Independence, IA. The couple was in California for the remainder of Duane’s stint in the service. The couple made Iowa their home in 1958, where they welcomed their children, Laurie, Douglas, Lorne, Carolyn, and David. Duane was employed at Nestle until his retirement. Olive Ann passed away in 1999. Duane married Helen Patten in 2003. The couple resided in Fredericksburg until Duane entered the nursing home in 2018.
Duane enjoyed cutting wood, playing the harmonica and reading. He loved his children, grandchildren and his dogs. Duane especially enjoyed being outdoors, and feeding the birds and squirrels.
In 1966, Duane and Ollie began to attend a nondenominational Christian fellowship that brought peace and direction to their troubled young lives. Duane was a man of strong faith and conviction in his purpose to follow Jesus.
Duane is survived by his wife, Helen Kellogg of Fredericksburg, IA; children, Laurie Hayzlett of Lamont, IA, Douglas (Gloria) Kellogg of Edmond, OK, Lorne (Cindy) Kellogg of Greenville, TX, Carolyn Martin of Desoto, TX, and David (Eileen) Kellogg of Cooper, TX; and foster child, Danny Volbruck of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Samantha, Kaitlin, Nate, Daniel, Laura, Leslie, Alana, Joseph, and Adrianna; his stepchildren, Brenda (Ralph) Larson, Marlys (Doug) Swenson, LuAnn Patten and Charlotte Wright; his sister, Marlene Pendleton of Paris, TX, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Olive Ann; daughter, Annette Marie; granddaughter, Rebecca and brother-in-law Mike Pendleton.
Doug … so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing! You have my deepest sympathy! Keeping you and all of the family in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Lantow
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dena and Zac Palmer
Sympathy and care to Duane’s family. I have good memories of being in their home when I was with Janet.
Thinking of all the family these days with love & sympathy. Elaine (Badertscher) Kraft
Our prayers and thoughts go with each of you as you prepare for these days.. Mary and George Buchanan
I COME TO YOUR MOM AND DAD HOUSE GOD BLESS ERNIE