Duaine E. Fugere, age 83 of Dunseith, died peacefully Saturday under the care of Unsong’s Assisted Living Center in Minot, surrounded by his loving family.
Duaine Fugere, son of Arthur and Josephine (Bergeron) Fugere, was born on February 27, 1932 in Rolette, ND, and grew up near Dunseith attending Russell Country School before graduating from Dunseith High School in 1949.
Duaine was united in marriage to Donna Norby on January 15, 1955 in the Chapel of the Cathedral of St. Paul, MN. In 1961, Duaine and Donna partnered with John and Murl Hill to start the Dunseith School bus business, running it jointly until 1983. Duaine and Donna then continued the bus business until 1995, proudly without injury to children or drivers over the entire 34 years.
These were busy years! From 1955 to 1961, they also brought 6 lively children into this world, topping that off with another major move when they purchased the Alida Higgins farm near Dunseith in 1962.
An avid golfer, Duaine was highly skilled at whist and pinnocle, and played a great game of chess. Duaine also had a special connection with dogs. His collie, Tony, could carry 5 gallon pails, walk a tightrope, and carry messages from the farm to Duaine's brother's farm nearby. Tony was featured in the Minneapolis Tribune.
Grandkids and Great Grandkids treasured seeing Duaine and Donna at all their sports activities. Plus, they were a well-known sight at all the area basketball games.
He is survived by his wife, Donna of Dunseith; children, Pamela (Gene) Schmidt of Bismarck, Debbie Fugere Fauske of Minot, Diane Fugere of Minot, Jeff (Tammi) Fugere of Minot, David Fugere of Dunseith and Joel Fugere of Bismarck; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren due soon; sister, Wilma Evans of Devils Lake; sisters-in-law, Esther Fugere of Willow City and Donna Jean Fugere of Renton WA and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell, Dale and O'Neil.
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Duaine Fugere, son of Arthur and Josephine (Bergeron) Fugere, was born on February 27, 1932 in Rolette, ND, and grew up near Dunseith attending Russell Country School before graduating from Dunseith High School in 1949.
Duaine was united in marriage to Donna Norby on January 15, 1955 in the Chapel of the Cathedral of St. Paul, MN. In 1961, Duaine and Donna partnered with John and Murl Hill to start the Dunseith School bus business, running it jointly until 1983. Duaine and Donna then continued the bus business until 1995, proudly without injury to children or drivers over the entire 34 years.
These were busy years! From 1955 to 1961, they also brought 6 lively children into this world, topping that off with another major move when they purchased the Alida Higgins farm near Dunseith in 1962.
An avid golfer, Duaine was highly skilled at whist and pinnocle, and played a great game of chess. Duaine also had a special connection with dogs. His collie, Tony, could carry 5 gallon pails, walk a tightrope, and carry messages from the farm to Duaine's brother's farm nearby. Tony was featured in the Minneapolis Tribune.
Grandkids and Great Grandkids treasured seeing Duaine and Donna at all their sports activities. Plus, they were a well-known sight at all the area basketball games.
He is survived by his wife, Donna of Dunseith; children, Pamela (Gene) Schmidt of Bismarck, Debbie Fugere Fauske of Minot, Diane Fugere of Minot, Jeff (Tammi) Fugere of Minot, David Fugere of Dunseith and Joel Fugere of Bismarck; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren due soon; sister, Wilma Evans of Devils Lake; sisters-in-law, Esther Fugere of Willow City and Donna Jean Fugere of Renton WA and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell, Dale and O'Neil.
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Duaine E. Fugere, age 83 of Dunseith, died peacefully Saturday under the care of Unsong’s Assisted Living Center in Minot, surrounded by his loving family.
Duaine Fugere, son of Arthur and Josephine (Bergeron) Fugere, was born on February 27, 1932 in Rolette, ND, and grew up near Dunseith attending Russell Country School before graduating from Dunseith High School in 1949.
Duaine was united in marriage to Donna Norby on January 15, 1955 in the Chapel of the Cathedral of St. Paul, MN. In 1961, Duaine and Donna partnered with John and Murl Hill to start the Dunseith School bus business, running it jointly until 1983. Duaine and Donna then continued the bus business until 1995, proudly without injury to children or drivers over the entire 34 years.
These were busy years! From 1955 to 1961, they also brought 6 lively children into this world, topping that off with another major move when they purchased the Alida Higgins farm near Dunseith in 1962.
An avid golfer, Duaine was highly skilled at whist and pinnocle, and played a great game of chess. Duaine also had a special connection with dogs. His collie, Tony, could carry 5 gallon pails, walk a tightrope, and carry messages from the farm to Duaine's brother's farm nearby. Tony was featured in the Minneapolis Tribune.
Grandkids and Great Grandkids treasured seeing Duaine and Donna at all their sports activities. Plus, they were a well-known sight at all the area basketball games.
He is survived by his wife, Donna of Dunseith; children, Pamela (Gene) Schmidt of Bismarck, Debbie Fugere Fauske of Minot, Diane Fugere of Minot, Jeff (Tammi) Fugere of Minot, David Fugere of Dunseith and Joel Fugere of Bismarck; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren due soon; sister, Wilma Evans of Devils Lake; sisters-in-law, Esther Fugere of Willow City and Donna Jean Fugere of Renton WA and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell, Dale and O'Neil.
Nero Funeral Home
Duaine Fugere, son of Arthur and Josephine (Bergeron) Fugere, was born on February 27, 1932 in Rolette, ND, and grew up near Dunseith attending Russell Country School before graduating from Dunseith High School in 1949.
Duaine was united in marriage to Donna Norby on January 15, 1955 in the Chapel of the Cathedral of St. Paul, MN. In 1961, Duaine and Donna partnered with John and Murl Hill to start the Dunseith School bus business, running it jointly until 1983. Duaine and Donna then continued the bus business until 1995, proudly without injury to children or drivers over the entire 34 years.
These were busy years! From 1955 to 1961, they also brought 6 lively children into this world, topping that off with another major move when they purchased the Alida Higgins farm near Dunseith in 1962.
An avid golfer, Duaine was highly skilled at whist and pinnocle, and played a great game of chess. Duaine also had a special connection with dogs. His collie, Tony, could carry 5 gallon pails, walk a tightrope, and carry messages from the farm to Duaine's brother's farm nearby. Tony was featured in the Minneapolis Tribune.
Grandkids and Great Grandkids treasured seeing Duaine and Donna at all their sports activities. Plus, they were a well-known sight at all the area basketball games.
He is survived by his wife, Donna of Dunseith; children, Pamela (Gene) Schmidt of Bismarck, Debbie Fugere Fauske of Minot, Diane Fugere of Minot, Jeff (Tammi) Fugere of Minot, David Fugere of Dunseith and Joel Fugere of Bismarck; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren due soon; sister, Wilma Evans of Devils Lake; sisters-in-law, Esther Fugere of Willow City and Donna Jean Fugere of Renton WA and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell, Dale and O'Neil.
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