Duane Leroy Thompson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Duane Leroy Thompson in New Richland, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Duane left this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Duane Leroy Thompson to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Duane may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Thompson and Marian Thompson; his wife Cathy Solberg; his brother Roger Thompson; his sister-in-law Kristine Thompson; and his nephew Ross Thompson.
He is survived by: his siblings, Eugene Thompson (Andrea), Charlotte Barrentine (Ben), Nathan Thompson (Barb Reed), Leslie Thompson (Gretchen Kimmes), Linda Kelly (Kevin), Marvin Thompson and Everett Thompson (Karina). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
