Duane Edward Weinfurter, age 61, of Kenosha, passed away at his residence surrounded by family on June 10th, 2024. He was born on May 15th, 1963, in Racine, WI, to Victor and Judith (Krahn) Weinfurter. On June 13th, 1987, he married Christine (Manthei) at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Kenosha. He attended both Racine and Kenosha local schools and graduated from Tremper High School in 1981. He later attended Gateway Technical College in Kenosha.
Duane loved all the Chicago teams including the Bears, Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, and Notre Dame. He loved golfing and playing music with both the guitar and drums. He took great pride in his lawn and was very proud of his children.
He is survived by his parents: Victor and Judith Weinfurter, wife Christine Weinfurter, children: Sean (Yessenia) Weinfurter, and Cassie (Justin) Kavalauskas, grandchildren: Kaiden Heitkamp, Castiel Heitkamp, Eli Weinfurter, Harrison Weinfurter, and Annalise Weinfurter, siblings: Chris Weinfurter, Guy (Shelly) Weinfurter, Vicki (Craig) Cayo, and Becky (Todd) Haun, mother-in-law: Margaret Manthei, and many other living relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents: John and June Krahn, and Victor and Mary Weinfurter, and his father-in-law: James Manthei.
A memorial service for Duane will take place at Redeemer Parkside church (2620 14th Place) on June 22nd, at 3 P.M. A light luncheon will follow the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are appreciated. Any memorials can be sent directly to the funeral home and will be forwarded to the family.
