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Eugene E. Duesterhoeft

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Eugene E. Duesterhoeft, age 92, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.

Private Family Memorial Service will be held.

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Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Eugene Edwin Duesterhoeft was born on March 19, 1930, in Stewart, Minnesota. He was the son of Edwin and Lena (Schroeder) Duesterhoeft. Eugene was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Zion Lutheran Church in Lynn Township. He received his education in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1951.

On October 8, 1961, Eugene was united in marriage to Shirley Pautzke at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Excelsior, MN. This marriage was blessed with four children, Lori, Carrie Ann, Vicki, and Scott. Eugene and Shirley resided in Hutchinson during their 61 years of marriage.

In his younger years, Eugene farmed with his father on the family farm and later was employed as a custodian for the Hutchinson Public School System for 30 years. He always talked fondly of his work and the people he worked with and each student he encountered.

With his young family in tow, Eugene and his wife Shirley traveled across the United States for numerous family vacations. These cross-country trips never went as planned, as luck was never on their side. But with each misadventure and mishap, the laughter, smiles and zest for fun made for life-long memories. Eugene enjoyed his retirement years by drawing, painting, woodworking, “putzing” in the flower and vegetable garden and feeding his family of birds. He especially enjoyed doting on his wife, spending time with his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. He had a soft heart for his furry family members, and you could always find a cat on his lap or near him. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle demeanor, his amazing ability to talk anyone’s ear off, his quick deadpan humor and the amazing twinkle in his eyes that always made you wonder what he was up to.

Eugene passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 92 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Eugene is survived by his wife, family and everyone that loved him.

Eugene is preceded in death by his Parents, Edwin and Lena Duesterhoeft; Daughter, Carrie Ann (in infancy); Step-mother, Ruth Duesterhoeft, Brother-in-law, Darwin Pautzke.

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  1. Janice Heintz says

    June 14, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    So sorry to hear about Eugene. He sure brightened my day.

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  2. Jim and Gladys Schlueter says

    June 16, 2022 at 9:52 am

    Shirley, Lori, Vicki, Scott and families. Our deepest sympathy to you all.

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  3. RuthAnn Lade says

    June 16, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    The twinkle in his eye and smile was so welcoming to see when we greeted one another in church. Have missed him in church. I know that he is resting at the feet of our Lord. Blessings and Peace to his family.

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  4. Keri Nelson says

    June 17, 2022 at 8:01 am

    Lori-
    My deepest sympathies to you. Your Dad was always a fabulous neighbor to my grandma. May the memories carry you through the days and years ahead.

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  5. RuthAnn Lade says

    June 17, 2022 at 8:57 am

    I will miss his twinkling eyes and smile when we greet each other in church. His kindness was felt with that smile. I will miss him in church but know that he is resting at the feet of our Lord. Blessings and Peace to his loved ones.

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  6. Diane Duesterhoeft says

    June 19, 2022 at 10:37 pm

    My condolences, Shirley, Lori, Vicki, Scott and families. I remember when Eugene was my Sunday School teacher at Zion. He truly had a kind and patient demeanor.

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  7. Sandy Wright says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    My deepest sympathy to Gene’s family. I worked in the kitchen at West Elementary and Gene was always there for me whenever I needed him. What a kind and gracious man. Prayers to you and your family. God Bless. Sandy

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  8. Darlene Kotelnicki says

    June 28, 2022 at 6:52 am

    Shirley,
    Sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.
    Darlene Kotelnicki

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