Duane O. Hastings
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Duane O. Hastings, age 73 of Shullsburg, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home in Shullsburg. He was born December 21, 1946 in Savanna, IL the son of Clifford and Hazel (Fulrath) Hastings. Duane grew up in Jo Daviess County, IL where he and his siblings lived with their mother. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Shirley A. Ahlstrom on July 9, 1977 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg.
Duane is survived by his wife Shirley at home; three brothers: David Hastings of Dubuque, IA, Ralph Hastings of Cuba City, WI, and Willard (Christy) Hastings of Warren, IL, one sister: Shirley (James) Hoyer of Stockton, IL; one sister-in-law: Cathy Hastings of Shullsburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Clayton Hastings; a sister-in-law: Maggie Hastings; and one nephew: Dean Hastings.
Duane was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg. He loved hunting and fishing. He had a soft spot in his heart for his puppers: Ranger and Jazmin. He would take them for car ride and walks all the time. You could find Duane tinkering in the garage trying to fix all kinds of different things. He had a heart of gold and would drop whatever he was doing when anyone needed a hand. Duane will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A private family funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 following the visitation at the Erickson Funeral Home (235 N. Judgement St., Shullsburg) with Rev. Stanton Bockwoldt of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Shullsburg. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Duane's name.
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