Duane C. Tiegs

Duane C. Tiegs, age 68 of Henderson, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Centennial Lutheran Church in Henderson, MN, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held the night prior, at the church, from 4-7 P.M.

Duane was born on August 12, 1958, in Gaylord, MN, to Monroe and Evelyn (Buck) Tiegs. He grew up in Henderson, where he attended school and graduated in 1976. On September 14, 1985, Duane married Mary Loose at the United Methodist Church in Le Sueur. Together, they built a life and raised their two children, Lisa and Michael.

Duane was a hardworking and dedicated man, spending 46 years with Le Sueur, Inc. before retiring in 2023. He was also proud to serve his community as a member of the Henderson Fire Department for 24 years. A true outdoorsman at heart, he was happiest when he could be outside. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. 

Duane is survived by his wife, Mary of Henderson, MN; children, Lisa (Curt) Peterson of Clearwater, MN and Michael (Sarah) Tiegs of Henderson, MN; grandchildren, Addie & Milo Peterson and Andrew, Mitchell & Kinsley Tiegs; siblings, Diane (Sp. Friend, Bob Tjostelson) Tiegs of Clear Lake, MN, Donna (Dave) Ricks of Northfield, MN, and David (Kristen) Tiegs of Montgomery, MN; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Milo and Carol Loose.