Submitted by: John C. Monk

Duane L. Holte

Oct. 22, 1945 - July 10, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Duane Louis Holte, 64, passed away on Saturday evening surrounded by family and loved ones following a valiant fight with cancer. Duane was born October 22, 1945, in Cedar Lake, Indiana, to the late John Holte and Ethylrita (Schafer) Holte. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Holte, and sister, Diane Holte. Duane is survived by his loving wife, Mari (Marvel) Holte; brothers, Dennis (Barbara) Holte, David (Michelene) Holte and Dean (Nancy) Holte; sons, Duane Louis Holte II and Brian Paul Holte; grandson, Austin Jacob Holte; and mother-in-law, Helen N. Wilfing. After growing up in the Chicago area, Duane served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he moved to California, living in San Jose and Los Angeles before returning to Chicago to work for West Suburban Limousine. On May 17, 1986, he married Mari Denise (Marvel) Holte in Granger. Duane and Mari moved to South Bend in 1987, where Mr. Holte was employed by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross until his retirement in 2006. Duane loved to be active. He was an avid bowler, billiards player and fisherman, spending time at his lake cottage at Camp Wildwood in Edwardsburg, MI. He loved boating, fishing and being on the water. He spoke often of his friends at the lake, whom he considered like family. Another of Duane's passions was shooting pool. In 2008, with his son, Duane II, he proudly represented the Clay Pub in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Nine Ball Doubles Tournament. Being from the Chicagoland area, Duane loved to root for the Cubbies and Da Bears! The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame had a true fan in Duane. Fair or foul, good seasons and bad, he stood by his team, even attending the 1991 Hawaii game in Hawaii, and cheered them "onward to victory." Watching classic cowboy movies and action thrillers with his grandson Austin was a joy for Duane, and it became a weekly event for the pair. He loved God, his family and, of course, Notre Dame football. His easy smile and gentle heart will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank the excellent doctors and staff at the Veterans Administration Hospitals in Fort Wayne and Marion, as well as the staff at Regency Place, South Bend, for their quality care and many kindnesses shown. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday in the McGann Hay Morning Star Funeral Home, 21275 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend. Service will begin at 12:30 pm. Dress is Camp Wildwood casual. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com. Go Clay Pub!