Duane Wilke

Duane Wilke, 49, Courtenay, North Dakota, died Monday, July 24, 2006 of a massive heart attack near Pierre, South Dakota.

Duane was born May 21, 1957 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND, the son of Gordon and Genevieve (Gregor) Wilke. He enjoyed driving truck for Mayer Truck Line and was always willing and never shy about helping people out while on the road.

His special hobby was racing horses with his brother, Gordy, and following his special friend, Jordon Olesiak, from track to track. He was a member of the North Dakota Thoroughbred Association.

Duane loved to flirt and tease friends and family and the kids loved to pick on him, but he was always on his cell phone checking up on everyone. He gave more than he ever asked for. One of his special bets was ""One dollar tri wheel with all with all.""

Duane is survived by two brothers, Darwin (Lori) Wilke, Bowman, ND and Gordy (Tammy) Wilke, Jamestown; one sister, Dilene (Vern) Bruns, Jamestown; six nephews; one niece and one great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two nephews, Derek Wilke and Jeremy Wilke.

Funeral Service: 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 29, 2006 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Jamestown, with Rev. Doug Opp officiating.

Visitation: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND.

Burial: Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, North Dakota

On line guestbook at www.eddyfuneralhome.com