Duane James Engleman, age 95, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  He was born to the late Lester and Dora (Greb) Engleman on June 18, 1929, in Appleton.  Duane married the love of his life Joan M. Schreiter on May 14, 1955 and they enjoyed 58 wonderful years together until her passing in 2014.  Duane worked at Badger Paint and Hardware as well as George Hoffer Glass and Paint for 29 years.

Duane was an Army veteran of the Korean War from 1951-1953 as a Corporal Medic in the 1st Field Artillery Observation Battalion.  He was a member of American Legion Post 38 and VFW Post 8642 as a life member and Post Commander.  Duane was a member of the Outagamie County Conservation Club where his father was one of the original founders.

Duane enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling.  Most of all, he enjoyed the time spent with family and friends.

Duane is survived by his daughters: Debbie Engleman and Patti (Steve) Leist; sister-in-law Betty Engleman; a niece Heidi; a nephew Todd; and other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan; his parents; brother Lyle Engleman; parents-in-law John and Mercy Schreiter; brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Nancy Schreiter; nephew Lance Engleman; Debbie's life partner Bruce Nickles.

Per the family's wishes, no formal services will be held.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Duane and his family.

Father:

We miss you today like the day you left

You were the best father, we'll never forget

And as the days pass and the love gets stronger,

Wishing you could have stayed with us longer,

Love Forever, Your Family.