Duane Spitz Obituary

The world bids farewell to Duane Spitz of Columbus, Nebraska, departing on February 28, 2026 at the age of 78. Duane leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Duane Spitz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Spitz and Inez Spitz (Person); and his parents-in-law, Vincent and Marie Steffensmeier (Schlickbernd). He is survived by: his wife Marlene Katherine Steffensmeier of Columbus, NE; his children, Stacey Spitz of Columbus, NE and Dan Spitz (Jessica Majerus) of Columbus, NE; his grandchild Shelby Heilbrun (Dillon) of Genoa, NE; his children, Emilee Karpf (Mark) of Scottsbluff, NE and Marcie Spitz of Shelby, NE; his great grandchildren, Kaden and Arlo Heilbrun of Genoa, NE; his brothers, Orville Spitz (Phyllis) of Columbus, NE and Smoke'Delmer' Spitz (Marlene) of Columbus, NE; his sister-in-law Darlyn Spitz of Shelby, NE.; his great grandchild Isabella Ann Karpf; his nephew Mike Spitz (Kevin Gewecke); his great-niece Samantha Spitz; and his siblings, Virgil Spitz, Gerald Spitz (Evelyn) and Melva Gewecke (Gaylord). He is also survived by Many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.