A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Duane Joseph Balster, age 61, of Worthington, MN, formerly of Wilmont, MN on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont, MN officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti and Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont. Duane died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at his home. He was born June 17, 1957, in Worthington, MN to Lawrence and Lorraine (Bruns) Balster. He attended school in Rushmore, MN.
Duane worked at TAC for a few years then worked at Schaap Sanitation for approximately twenty years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, miniature golf, bowling, playing cards and especially watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.
Duane is survived by his five siblings, Shirley Gengler, Eden Prairie, MN; Alan (Sharon) Balster, Wilmont, MN; Daryl (Cindy) Balster, Wilmont, MN; Roger (Pam Peterson) Balster, Brandon, SD; and Barbara (Daniel) Snyder, Burnsville, MN; nine nieces and nephews, Michael (Seaneen) Gengler, Scott (Lori) Gengler, Joshua Balster, Amy (Nathan) Groninga, Ashley (Nathan) Harberts, Troy Balster, Stacey (Scott) Jacobson, Matthew (Erin) Snyder and Anna (Matthew) Witham; and many great nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, David Gengler.
Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, was in charge of arrangements.
