Duane John Haerther
Duane John Haerther, 95, passed away at his home on April 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Duane was born in Atkins, Iowa, on April 28, 1929, to Chris and Marie Haerther. He was born and raised in a Lutheran family and remained devoted to his religion and beliefs his entire life. He attended the University of Iowa until 1950 when he enlisted into the United States Air Force for four years. He then attended Valparaiso Technical Institute and received an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for Collins Radio as a Quality Control Analyst, testing radio components including those used in the Space Program. In 1972, he moved his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he worked for Square D Company for 25 years. He could build and fix anything and everything, enjoyed the retirement years traveling with his wife and driving his boat around area lakes, and had a deep love for God and his family.
Among the survivors is his wife of 67 years, Marguerite; daughter Kathryn (Chuck) Kreikemeier; grandchildren Alek (Luana), Dayne (Ally), and Brea (special friend-Quinn Keller); nieces and nephews.
Duane is preceded in death by all members of his birth family.
A cremation followed by a family worship at the time of the inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, IA.
To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Duane John Haerther
Marguerite and Duane have been a light in my life and I am proud to say they were people of strong faith and treasured the times they could make their way to church. They were a delight to visit and will continue in our prayers. They have a loving and strong family that will support Marguerite with a love she will cherish.
A life well-lived and a journey of 67 years of earthly walk together well done. Love and prayers, Cheri
Duane was a good man. If you have any info about his service years ( I know he said he was in Africa) I would get a brick in his honor at the veterans garden here in Lincoln. So sorry and prayers to the family.
I am so sorry to hear that Duane has passed on. I enjoyed his humor and his love of those who knew him.I miss him. Bob