Duane Oakley Emmett Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Duane Oakley Emmett of Brookings, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 71, on June 16, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Duane Oakley Emmett to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Emmett and Luella Emmett (Wessel); his former wife Eileen; his brother Lynn; his stepchildren, Lori Slechta and Dustin Tschetter; his grandchildren, Ashtyn McShane and Cameron Van Ede; and his father-in-law Maynard Robish.
He is survived by: his wife Jeanie Robish of Brookings; his children, Jacque McShane, Nikki Deskins (Bobby), Darcie Van Ede (David), Kandy Carlson, Teri Smith (Ralph) and Kris Nagel (Bob); his daughter-in-law Michelle Peck (Dave); his grandchildren, Jordin Mallett (Jacob Puppe), Braydon Mallett (Chase Langlee), Wesden Van Ede, Jaden, Deven, Paten Deskins, Austin Tschetter, Ella, Gerrit, Eden Peck, Missy Overgard (Matt), Amanda Lokkeberg, Sonni Larson (Andy), Dustin Wells (Lauren), Sara Carlson, Jake Carlson, Heather Coy, Danielle Stilp, Tessa Vande Vegte and Dylan McShane; his siblings, Larry Emmett (Robyn), Gary Emmett (Tess) and Pam Emmett (Randy Hansen); his mother-in-law Estelle Robish; and his sister-in-law Rita Emmett. He is also survived by several great grandchildren and brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.