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In memory of
Douglas "Duke" Marlin Kreft
August 1, 1936 - August 9, 2025
Aug 1, 1936 - Aug 9, 2025
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Obituary
Douglas Marlin Kreft, Born on August 1, 1936, suffered from a stroke and passed on August 9, 2025. Doug was full of knowledge and memories. He would talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
He was born to Helmuth and Margaret (Olson) and grew up in Gibbon MN on their farm. His father gifted him a Ford Thunderbird in 1956 as his graduation gift from South Dakota State University. He used his mechanical engineering degree to work …
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There will be a private family gathering at noon on August 23, a light lunch with a final prayer following. Reach out to family for more details.
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Born
August 1st, 1936
Passed away
August 9th, 2025
Pine River, MN
Survived by
Rebecca Turgeon
Daughter
Lynn Lawrence
Daughter
Kimberlee Bovee
Daughter
Lexi Iverson
Granddaughter
Lynn Lawrence
Daughter
Predeceased by
Patricia Haase
Daughter
Dennis Kreft
Brother
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