Duane Obright
March 31, 1936 - March 02, 2021
Obituary
BLACK EARTH / REEDSBURG - Duane Alfred Obright, age 84, of Black Earth, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1936, in Black Earth, the son of Alfred and Verna (Schultz) Obright.
Duane graduated from Black Earth High School, class of 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1958. Duane married Donna Parman on Aug. 14, 1959, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, in Nashua, Iowa. Duane worked as a carpenter, retiring in 1999, and was a member of Carpenters Local 314.
Duane is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna; children, Perry (Janice) Obright, Carrie (Rick) Hanson and Chad (Stephanie) Obright; sister, Eileen (John) Bonine of Black Earth; brother-in-law, Herbert Niebuhr of Cross Plains; and sister-in-law, Joyce Obright of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Noreen (Leonard) Benson and Lois Niebuhr; brother, Howard Obright; and brother-in-law, Harry Shimniok.
A public visitation will be held at Gunderson Camacho Black Earth Funeral and Cremation Care, 1710 Center St., Black Earth, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. A private family burial will be held on Monday with Military Rites.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to New Heights Lutheran Church, 1705 Center St., Black Earth, WI 53515. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Black Earth
Funeral & Cremation Care
1710 Center St.
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Sun Mar 7, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Camacho Black Earth Funeral & Cremation Care • 1710 Center St., Black Earth, WI 53515
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Rita Shimniok
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I remember how much trouble Jesse was having with our front door, and getting it to shut and seal properly. Uncle Duane came over and spotted the issue right away, and together they got it fixed. I love the image of the old tools on Duane's memory wall. So orderly - I am working, finally, at getting Jesse's wood shop organized, and even have plans for a few wood working projects myself. Now I will have heavenly guidance from two loved men as I muster my way into small woodworking projects. Duane had a gentle and kind soul like my Jesse. Blessings to you all as you mourn Duane's loss. Much love. Rita Shimniok
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joanne schultz
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Donna, Perry, Carrie, Chad and all the Obright families, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May precious memories of this kind, gentle man bring smiles too you and all of us. Sorry we can not be with you all today. Sending Hugs Joanne and Jim Schultz
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Phil & Gloria Hodgson
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Donna and family, So sorry to read of Duane's passing. Our sincere condolences to all of you. Phil & Gloria Hodgson