Duane Tessier Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Duane Tessier of Dickinson, North Dakota, who passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Duane Tessier or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Tessier and Florence Tessier (Burwick); his father-in-law William Steckler; his foster sister Ethel Thoreson; and his brothers-in-law, George Goetsch, Charles Tibor and Jerry Below.

He is survived by: his wife Cindy Tessier of Dickinson; his sons, Darren Tessier (Daniela) of Arvada, Colorado, Brett Tessier of Charleston and Leigh Tessier (Tanya) of Dickinson; his grandchildren, Henry, Jordan, Chase and William; his mother-in-law Eleanor Steckler of Bismarck; his siblings, Lavonne Goetsch-Below of Dickinson, Ardelle Tibor of Dickinson, Ron Tessier (Marcie) of Dickinson, Tom Tessier of Belfield and Guy Tessier (Cathy) of Belfield; and his brother-in-law Terry Steckler (Diane) of Bismarck. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.