Duane Allen Sinette

Duane Allen Sinette, 77, Holcombe, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Ladysmith.

Duane was born at the family’s farm house, Sept. 14, 1947, in Holcombe, to Lester Sr. and Iola (Green) Sinette.

He attended and graduated from Lake Holcombe School.

After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and after serving his country, he went on to obtain his associate’s degree in tool and die making, and repair, at Gateway Technical College in Racine.

Duane loved old western movies, tinkering with machinery and browsing auctions for his next project.

He is survived by his siblings – Trefly (Rosemary) Sinette, Wisconsin Rapids, Richard (Sue) Sinette, Marshfield, Mary Hawkins, Kingston, Tenn., and Leah Sinette, Holcombe; nieces and nephews – April Anderson, Jean Ann Kloth, Leslie Stowe, Dennis (Kenna) Sinette, Pam Karl, Dawn (Gary) Barton, Rick (Karen) Sinette, Lori Hovseth, Kelley (Steve) Weese, John (Holly) Sinette, Danny

Sinette and Heather Sinette; and many great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers – Francis Sinette, Lester Jr. Sinette and John Sinette; and his nephew – Mark Feezel.

The family is holding a celebration of life, Saturday, May 24, at the Birch Creek Town Hall, from noon to 4 p.m.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bortonleiserfuneralhome. com. Borton-Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Cornell, is assisting the family. 168149