Duane Walter 'Duke' Nessler

Duane Walter Duke' Nessler was born August 2, 1937 in St. James, MN, the son of Walter and Erna (Kriesch) Nessler. Duke grew up in St. James where he attended public school. When he finished school he had a couple odd jobs before going to work for the telephone company, he worked for the telephone company for more than 40 years. Duke married Colleen Vetter at Augustana Lutheran Church on October 14, 1953. The couple made their home in St. James until they moved in to the assisted living due to health issues. Duke was a lifelong member of Augustana Lutheran Church. He was a faithful and dedicated fan of youth sports attending many sporting activities of his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time at their lake home on Lake Osakis with family and his fishing buddies. Duke passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato where he had been living for a short period of time. Duke is survived by his wife Colleen of Mankato, children; Jeff (Vicki) Nessler of Mankato, Deb Style of St. James, Randy Nessler and significant other Kris Wolle of Bemidji, Dan Nessler of Mankato, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and daughter-in-law Kari Nessler. Visitation 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, March 11, 2016 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 11:00 am Friday, March 11, 2016 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Fellowship Lunch and fellowship will be in the lower level of the church following burial.