He was born on July 16, 1960 in Auburn, Indiana to Donald E. and Rose Marie (Surface) Gurtner.
Duane graduated from Angola High School in 1978. He later attended Diesel Mechanic School.
He was a longtime heavy machinery mechanic at Klink Trucking, Ashley, Indiana.
Duane enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and was a sport’s junky, He enjoyed pro football, including the Tennessee Titans, and the Indianapolis Colts, liked to ride horses, and loved his dog, Cookie.
His biggest enjoyment were his children and grandchildren, Clara and Cooper.
Survivors include his children, Brigham (Jennifer) Gurtner of Angola, Indiana, and Tiffany (Travis) Burkhart of Angola, Indiana, father Donald Gurtner of Fremont, Indiana, sister-in-law, Carey Gurtner of Fremont, Indiana, brother, Darrel (Tracy) Gurtner of Wolcottville, Indiana, grandchildren, Clara and Cooper Burkhart, former wife, Tawnya Gurtner of Angola, Indiana, several nieces and nephews, and several good friends.
Preceded in death by his mother, Rose Gurtner, and a brother, Dwight “Pete” Gurtner.
Visitation 4 pm until 7 pm Friday, May 19, 2023 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Evangelist Scott Saltsman will officiate the service.
Burial will follow at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.
Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to the Steuben County 4-H Club or the Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the family.
