Duane Mullaney
September 28, 1942 ~ March 22, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Chester Murtha officiating. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2010 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church.
Duane was born September 28, 1942 in Miller to Leonard and Leona (Naber) Mullaney as the second of four children. His siblings included a sister Phyllis and brothers Gerald and Marvin.
He lived his whole life in the Polo area attending St. Liborius grade school and Fairview High School. He was as a lifetime member of Polo’s St. Liborius Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Duane worked on various farms in the area before going to work with his uncle Clarence Naber southeast of Polo in 1961.
In 1963 he married Cecilia (Venjohn) and had three children, Sheila, Rob and Doug.
He took over the farm in 1983 and was eventually joined by his daughter Sheila and husband Rob, and son Rob and wife Sandra in the farming operation.
Duane enjoyed the many aspects of the farming and ranching life and took great pride in the Angus cattle he raised.
A debilitating form of arthritis prevented him from physically participating in much of the farm work in the last 20 years, but he could be found almost daily checking fields and cows in his pickup.
Privileged to have shared his life are his children: Sheila (Rob) Schlechter, Miller, Rob (Sandra) Mullaney, Polo and Doug (Chris) Mullaney, San Tan Valley, AZ; grandchildren: Brandi (Jeff) Umberger, Kayla Schlechter, Casey Schlechter, Chelsey Schlechter, Brooke Mullaney, Tierney Mullaney, Riley Mullaney, Henry Mullaney, Ally Mullaney, and Kiernan Mullaney; his sister, Phyllis (Duane) Jurrens, Cheyenne, WY, and brothers Gerald Mullaney, Orient and Marvin (Mary) Mullaney, Crete, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Maxine; and sister-in-law, Margaret Mullaney.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Duane's arrangements.
CELEBRANT
Father Chester Murtha
CASKETBEARERS
Casey Schlechter
Riley Mullaney
Jay Jurrens
Brent Wohl
Lonnie Schaefers
Todd Naber
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All Duane's Family & Friends
USHERS
Ken Lammers
Luke Wernsmann
EULOGY
Rob Mullaney
PLACING OF THE PALL
Sheila Schlechter
Rob Mullaney
Doug Mullaney
ALTER SERVERS
Henry Mullaney
Tierney Mullaney
LECTORS
Brooke Mullaney
Brandi Umberger
OFFERTORY
Kayla Schlechter
Chelsey Schlechter
Ally Mullaney
Kiernan Mullaney
ORGANIST
Carol Schulz
MUSICIANS
St. Liborius Choir
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
"Bread of Life"
"23rd Psalm"
"On Eagle's Wings"
"Amazing Grace"
Song of Farewell"
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, South Dakota
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Thinking of your families, our deepest sympathy.
Jim Haneke & family
To Duane’s Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God’s love surround you during this time.
Doug and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of your dad.
Craig, Tricia, Sierra and Bria
To Duane’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of Duane’s passing. May he rest in peace and may God bless you all in the days and months to come.
to sheila, rob and family . you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. taylor and lisa
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May his memories keep him close to your heart. Our sincerest sympathy.
Terry and Carol Witte
We extend to the Mullaney families our heartfelt sympathy at this time of loss and sadness. We were
blessed to have shared Duane’s friendship. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers today and in your days of healing.
Larry and Carolyn Hall
To Duane’s family – So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Family, Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time! Take one day at a time and remember that your friends are always there to help on the days that aren’t so easy. Take care!!!
Troy, Carol, Megan & Lauren VanDusen
Doug,
I am so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
our sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We know how difficult it is. Although we did not know your father we do know how special he was to his children and grandchildren. May the love of your family and friends help you during this time and may God give you comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Duane’s family. Will cherish the visits with Duane on some of the times we were back visiting. God grant you comfort and strength in your time of need.
With Sympathy,
Lorne & Pat Ruzicka
Sheila & Rob, Rob & Sandy, Doug & Chris and grandkids my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Diane
To the Mullaney Family,
Our heartfelt condolenses to everyone in the loss of your loved one – Duane. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Most Sincerely,
Brian, Tabatha, Danae, Tucker, and Alexias Duxbury
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Duane. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We are sorry to hear of Duane’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Layne and Sue
Sheila, Rob & Doug. Sorry to hear about Duane passing on to a better place. It makes me think of the fun and laughter I had with him from the past. Duane was a good man and father, be proud. He will be truley missed. You all take care and God Bless you all.
We are thinking of all of you and offer our sincerest!!! We will miss you Maynard!!!!
To the Mullaney families,
I did not hear of Duane’s passing until today, deepest sympathy to all of you. I will always remember the fun I had taking the kids trick or treating at his house, and Ryley would just be in awe at the generous amount of candy that he gave them. I enjoyed his sense of humor and joking with him. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Deb Wilson