Service of Remembrance for Duane Heath, 88, of Hettinger, ND will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Centennial Chapel of Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Hettinger, ND.  Rev. Allen Wickstrom and Rev. Dottie Parfrey will officiate and burial with Full Military Honors will follow at the Hettinger Cemetery.  Visitation for the public will be on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the Centennial Chapel in Hettinger.

Duane Winslow Heath passed away December 6, 2020 at CHI Healthcare in Dickinson, ND.

He was born November 7, 1932 at the Rhame hospital to Winslow and Mary Parfrey Heath. He grew up on the family homestead near Karinen, SD where their ranch was located very close to Table Mountain. Duane had a love for horses and a soft spot for all animals. He enjoyed his visits from the numerous grand dogs. In 1946 his family sold the ranch and moved into Bowman. In 1952 he was drafted into the Army and served in Korea. He was a demolition expert and disarmed land mines in the DMZ. He was honorably discharged Dec. 1, 1954 with the rank of Sergeant.

He married Doris Stadel June 3, 1956 in Baker, MT. They made their home in Bowman where Duane worked for H & H Service. Four children were born to Duane and Doris. Arlis Heath of Dickinson, Lynn (Michele) Heath of Hettinger, Dinah (Dave) Hilliard of Center and Dean who died in infancy. In 1966 Duane moved his family to Hettinger where he went into business for himself starting Heath Plumbing and Heating. Duane enjoyed serving the community for over 50 years retiring in 2016. He was an active member in the community. He was a member of the Lutheran Church serving on the council and taught Sunday school. He was in the Eagles, Toastmasters, The Legion, and on the Fire Department serving as Chief 1976-1978. Duane loved old cars and restored a number of them. He was also active in AA remaining sober for the last 47 years. He took an active roll as a Sponsor, reaching out and helping others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Marian Place and Jean Roehl, son Dean and great grandson Jacob Heath.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris of Dickinson, his three children, five grandchildren, Nathan (Tessa) Heath, Lithia FL, Matthew Heath, Gillette, WY, Amanda (Daniel) Robertson, Dickinson, Cody Hilliard, Souris, ND and Tanner Schleve of Center, ND; nine great grandchildren, Addison, Aiden, Nicholas, Benjamin, Johanna, Ryan, Blake, Boone and Scout.