Duane Richard Amundson

Henrietta & Pittsford:  Born March  7, 1936 in Ivanhoe, MN, passed away on March 9, 2025 after a long journey with dementia.

Duane was predeceased by his parents, Kristian and Amanda Amundson and baby sister, Gloria Rae.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Harriett; sons, Daniel and Beth, David; grandson, Kristian and fiancé Xan Sayers.

Duane spent four years in the Navy on the USS Cannberra.  After his time in the Navy he joined Recordak a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak servicing Bank equipment in North and South Dakota and Minnesota. He then went to Nebraska to work on a Government Project at the Olfutt Air Force Base for Eastman Kodak.  He then moved to Manassas, Virginia to work at the Pentagon with Government Project. He then moved to Michigan to work with Kodak in Domestic Markets. Then moved to Pittsford, New York to work in International Markets where he traveled to Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.  After traveling he spent his last 8 years before his retirement from Kodak, working in Domestic Market and Parts Services.  He retired from Kodak in 1991 and started his Home Maintenance business, D&H Maintenance.

He was very active in the Otetiana Council of the Boy Scouts of America since 1967. In that time he served as Cub Master, Commissioner, Scout Training, Assistant Scoutmaster, Merritt Badge Counselor Eagle Scout Project Approval Representative.  During his years of service he received numerous awards from the Boy Scouts.

In 1985 he joined the Rochester Elks Lodge #24. In his forty years of being a member he serves moved through the chairs to Exalted Ruler,  Secretary, State Vice President, District Deputy, Grand Exalted Ruler, and Sargent at Arms.  He was Elk of the year, and served on numerous committees at the Local and State level. During his time as a member he made numerous lasting friendships.

A Celebration of Duane’s Life will be held on Sunday March 23,2025 from 1-6 PM Military Honors will be held at 2 PM follwed by an Elk Service all at the  Rochester Elks lodge #24, 3525 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta.

Donations can be made to Elks National Foundation, 2750 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 [Donate Online] or a charity of your choice.