Duane Stutte

Duane F. Stutte, 91, Waukesha, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiated, and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan Sterwald, Scott Sterwald, Kevin Sterwald, Logan Stutte, Keaton Stutte, and Tyler Hoeffner. Military rites were conducted by the Loyal American Legion Post #175. Visitation was held at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Duane Frederich Stutte was born on May 24, 1934, in Loyal, to Florence Othelia (née Dyre) and Hugo Frederich Stutte. He graduated from Loyal High School in 1952. Following graduation, he worked in a local cheese factory before proudly serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. After completing his military service, Duane attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. On June 20, 1957, Duane married his high school sweetheart, Margie Ann (née Haas). Together, they farmed the Haas family farm from 1957 until their retirement in 1991. Duane and Margie made their home in Oconomowoc, and eventually moved to Waukesha.

A lifelong Wisconsin Badgers fan, Duane rarely missed a football game and loved cheering on his team. He and Margie shared a love of travel, exploring many parts of the world together. Above all, Duane will be remembered for being a supportive husband, father, and “Poppy” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be greatly missed.

He was a member of the Loyal American Legion. Duane will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Margie, of Waukesha; three daughters: Lorilee Stutte of Waukesha, Cynthia (David) Champa of Alqonquin, Ill., and Constance Sterwald of Waukesha; his daughter-in-law, Michelle Stutte of Medford; his sister, Nan Jean Koch of Belvidere, Ill.; 12 grandchildren: Claire (Carl) Bernahl of McHenry, Ill., Daniel (Felicia) Sterwald of Denver, Colo., Tia (Tyler) Hoeffner of Waukesha, Scott Sterwald of Oconomowoc, Teresa Champa of Denver, Colo., Kevin Sterwald of Waukesha, Allissa Stutte of Bayfield, Colleen (Alex) Mikolajewski of Cary, Ill., Jenna (Teodoro) Stutte of Medford, Emily Champa of Cary, Ill., Logan Stutte of Columbus, Ohio, and Keaton Stutte of Kronenwetter; six great-grandchildren: Olivia, Henri, Raegan, Robert, Elouise, and Carter; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Stutte; his parents; and his brother, Terrance Stutte.

Donations in Duane’s name to Angel’s Grace Hospice, Oconomowoc would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal is assisting the family with arrangements.

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