Duane Max Sieh was born November 3, 1932 at his parents home in rural Keya Paha County, Nebraska.  He passed away June 10, 2022 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.

When he was in the eighth grade, his parents, George and Annie Sieh, moved their family to a farm in western Boyd County, Nebraska.  After completing the eighth grade, he took the eighth grade exams at Brocksburg, Nebraska.  He continued his education at Naper High School, graduating in 1950.

Duane enlisted in the Navy on January 23, 1952 during the Korean War.  He served for four years.  Upon returning home, he worked at various jobs around the area.  On April 12, 1959, Duane married Marilyn Smith at Fairfax, South Dakota.  On June 11, 1962, a daughter was born, Lora Faye.  They spent their entire married life farming and ranching.

Duane and Marilyn celebrated both their 50th and 60th anniversaries with family and friends.

Duane is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; daughter, Lora (Keith) Cline of Naper, NE; granddaughter, Jessica (Cory) Haglund of Spencer, NE; grandson, Kurt (Cindy) Cline of Fullerton, CA; great-granddaughters: Rebekah and Eloise Cline and Elsie and Nicklyn Haglund; brother Mike (Darlene) Sieh of Creston, IA; and as well as several nieces and nephews.  His family was his pride and joy.

Duane was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Earl and his sisters: Hilda Tietgen, June Smith and Fern Sondgeroth.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, at 10AM at the Auditorium in Naper, Nebraska.  Burial will be in the Knollcrest Cemetery, Naper.  There will be a visitation on Monday from 5 pm unitl 7 pm at the auditorium.