Duane Hawes

Duane D. Hawes, an over-the-road truck driver and real estate investor, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the age of 63 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Inurnment will follow at 2 p.m. at Lake Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield, Minnesota.

Duane Dale Hawes was born April 30, 1952 in Watertown, Minnesota to Dale and Arlene (Nystrom) Hawes. He graduated from the Anoka Technical College in Anoka with a degree in Marketing and worked hard every day, ever since. He had three children who were the most important part of his life. Duane will be deeply missed by his sons, his family, and all who knew him. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and doing crossword puzzles. He also enjoyed buying and selling cars; always looking for a good deal.

Duane is survived by his sons, Jason (Debra) Hawes of Coon Rapids, Judd (Janice) Hawes of Bowlus, and Mitchell Hawes of Albany; sister, Kathy (Tom) Frenn of St. Cloud/Arizona; brother, Gary Hawes of Litchfield; and step-grandchildren, Gage and Mandi Ylinen of Bowlus.

Duane was a most devoted father and son, and was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene Snow; father, Dale Hawes; step-mother, Eva Hawes; and step-father, Ray Snow.

Serving as urn bearers will be his sons, Jason, Judd, and Mitchell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.