Leo Duerksen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leo Duerksen (York, Nebraska), who passed away on January 19, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leo Duerksen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerhard "George" R. Duerksen and Ann Duerksen (Friesen); his sister Deloris Goertzen-Rempel; and his sister-in-law Linda Duerksen. He is survived by: his wife Elaine Frances Epp; his children, Diane Thieszen (Dennis) of Henderson, NE, Joyce Klooster (Craig) of Waverly, NE and Lowell Duerksen (Ronda) of Henderson, NE; his grandchildren, Andrea Unruh (Matthew) of Hesston, KS, Steve Thieszen (Molly) of Henderson, NE, Danelle Vogt (Ryan) of Olathe, KS, Joshua Klooster (Leah) of Kansas City, MO, Jacob Klooster of Seward, NE, Brieanna Martwick (Daniel) of Neola, IA, Garrett Klooster (Danielle) of Seward, NE, Braelyn Klooster of Waverly, NE and Adilynn Duerksen of Henderson, NE; and his brothers, Arvin Duerksen of York, NE and Willis Duerksen (Barb) of Lincoln, NE.. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to MCC sale or Bethesda Mennonite Church.