Duane Wallin, 91, Owatonna
Aug. 10, 1934-Feb. 21, 2026
Duane Marlow Wallin, age 91, passed away Feb. 21, 2026, at the Mankato Hospital.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Brick-Meger Funeral Home, 1603 Austin Road, Owatonna, with burial to follow at Owatonna Memorial Gardens. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the funeral starting at 1 p.m.
Duane was born in Comfry, to Wilbert and Catherine (Artner) Wallin. He attended Mankato schools and graduated in 1951.
Duane was a talented tool and die machinist. He put this talent to use working for Truth Tool Company, this career found him moving from Mankato to Owatonna with the company in 1960, later retiring after 44 years. He had many other talents, with a passion for his yard, flowers, and feeding the birds. He also enjoyed antiquing and collecting, as well as, going for coffee with friends every day. He loved telling a good joke wherever he went.
Duane shared a close connection with his brother Arvid (Barb), sisters Eunice, Diane, and Julie (Ken). That close connection found them playing cards and having a good meal together weekly.
Duane leaves behind eight children - six from his first marriage and two from his second marriage. He was a dad who loved his children and is survived by: Lori Frank (Mike Snow), Lynne Kofstad, Lavonne (Jack) Bjerk, Michael (Bethany) Wallin, Christine Johnson (Ken Schulte), David (Katherine) Wallin, Tina Wallin, Carrie Wallin, many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Arvid (Barb) Wallin, sisters Eunice Meixner, Diane Vosjepka, and Julie (Ken) Elliott.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law Vern Meixner and Rob Vosjepka, sons-in-law Fredrick Frank and David Kofstad, grandson Gabriel Kofstad, niece Mary Meixner and special friend Genevieve (Punky) Robbins.
It is hard to put into words all the talents and accomplishments Duane (our dad) achieved in his lifetime. Tell a good joke in his memory.
In lieu of flowers memorials preferred. For more information or to leave an online condolence message, go to www.megercares.com.