Duane Venner Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Duane Venner (Wheat Ridge, Colorado), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 30, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Venner and Mary Venner; his brothers, Jim Venner and Tom Venner (Bonnie); and his siblings-in-law, Bernard Domke and Patsy Venner.
He is survived by: his son Dan Venner (Christina) of Liberty; his wife Mary Venner (Bundy); his daughter Lisa Venner Gill (Christopher) of Anchorage; his grandchildren, Sydney Gill (Jack Connolly), Taylor Gill, Emmy Claar (Sara) and Grace Venner; his siblings, Jerry Venner (Phyllis), David Venner (Linda), Gary Venner (Marleen), Don Venner (Sue), Marilyn Domke and Patricia Vitrone (Bob); and his sister-in-law Marlys Venner.
Memorials in Duane's name may be directed to the organizations below or charity of your choice: Intermountain Health Hospice3110 No Lutheran ParkwayWheat Ridge, CO 80033Denver Museum of Nature & Science2001 Colorado BlvdDenver, CO 80205National Park Foundation1500 K Street NW, Suite 700Washington DC, 20005Rocky Mountain PBS2101 Arapahoe St.
