James Bruce Duckstad Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Bruce Duckstad of Fertile, Minnesota, who passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Bruce Duckstad to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifford Duckstad and Agnes Duckstad (Geddes); his brother Donald Duckstad; his grandparents, Lars, Emma Duckstad (Knutson), Alfred and Mary Geddes (Buie); and his son Derrick Duckstad (Ducky).
He is survived by: his wife Roberta Duckstad (Crane) of Joseph's Catholic Church; his children, Teresa Duckstad of Warroad, MN, Jared Duckstad (Lea) of Thompson, ND, Robert Duckstad, Amanda Duckstad of Fertile, MN, Brittany Lewis-Ash of Fertile, MN and Tyler Duckstad of Fertile, MN; his grandchildren, Jessi Sortland (Casey) of Warroad, MN, Jagger Johnson (Jasmine) of Warroad, MN, Cassi Vincent (Dustin) of Warren, MN, Nathanial Duckstad of Mandan, ND, Joella Duckstad of Thompson, ND, Skye, Rebekah and Jerrod Lewis (JJ); his great grandchildren, Kaia Boppre, Bennett, Tate Duckstad, Tayla and Tovie Sortland; and his brother Lars Duckstad (Mary) of Mentor, MN. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church (10480 438th St SW, Fertile, MN 56540). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.