Dwayne “Duke” Klein

A memorial service was held in Lang don, N.D., for Dwayne Klein, 89, who passed away March 4, 2025, in SiouxFalls, S.D., surrounded by family.

Dwayne was born June 30, 1935, to Andrew and Myrtle (Horpestad) Klein.

He attended Alsen School. He worked for the Soo Line railroad and retired after 42 years of service. He married the love of his life, Shirley, on Aug. 24, 1956, in Munich, N.D. They were blessed with one daughter, Karla. Ev eryone in Langdon knew Dwayne, or 'Duke,' as he sold tickets at Langdon High School for 40 years. He loved fishing and hunting and took great pride in his garden, always keeping his yard pristine. He was famous for host- ing fish fry gatherings at his house, which everyone knew as 'Duke's Fish Fry.' He loved anything Coke and en joyed showing his collection off to all that visited. He will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared his life are his wife of 68 years, Shirley Klein; daughter Karla (Kevin) Geiger; broth ers: Leonard Klein, Merril (LouAnn) Klein, and Darrol (Marlene) Klein; grandchildren: Adam Klemisch, Paige Klemisch, Tatiana Geiger, and Thalia Morales. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers: Lawrence, Alvin, and Richard. Miller Funeral Home of Sioux Falls and Brooks Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneral homelangdon.com.