Duane H. Pyan

Duane H. Pyan, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on October 17, 1935 in Wausau to the late Harry and Lorenda (Henke) Pyan.  Duane grew up and spent his early school years in Marathon, and later graduated from Wausau High School in 1953.  He married the former Barbara Waraksa on May 8, 1954 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Wausau.

Duane worked for Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing Company as a graphic artist and retired after 40 years with the company.  He loved to paint and was a drummer in several polka and country bands.  He took pride in his abilities as he was a self-taught musician and artist.  Duane also enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends.  Being a blood donor for many years was very important to him and he valued the ability to help others with his many blood donations.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; daughters, Jane Jonas, Linda (Peter) Meyer, Connie (Jeffery) Brodjeski, and Gail (Richard) Dobrzynski; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lorenda Pyan; sisters, Phyllis (Ralph) Tidd and Joan (Clayton) Wendt; and son-in-law, Jake Jonas.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau.  Burial will take place at a later date in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Texas.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

A special thank you from the family to the staff of Aspirus Wausau Hospital for the care that Duane received.