Age: 68
July 31, 1955 – October 5, 2023
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Duane Ebensteiner, 68, of Albany, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 13 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. There will be a visitation after 9:00 AM Friday at the church. Duane unexpectedly passed away at his home on October 5th, 2023, from injuries received in a farm accident. Arrangements are with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.
Duane Walter Ebensteiner was born on July 31, 1955, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Anthony and Helen (Ostendorf) Ebensteiner. He married Elaine Paulette Feldhous on February 28, 1976, at Mary of Immaculate Conception Church in Rockville, Minnesota. Together, they lived in Albany and raised their three daughters. Duane spent over 50 years installing flooring with attention to detail that could not be surpassed. As of recently, he was enjoying semi-retirement. Duane was a man of few words. He was a people watcher who enjoyed observing the world around him. Duane was a self-taught man who could fix, build, and “MacGyver” just about anything. These skills allowed him to do what he did best, help others. Duane was the first guy there to help whether you asked for it or not, and of course, he had all of the necessary tools, most likely three of each, to get the job done. He loved his family and friends and shared that love through his acts of service. He will be deeply missed by everyone close to him including his pets, who he cherished.
Duane is survived by his wife, Elaine of 47 years; three daughters, Kelly (Joe Achman) Ebensteiner, New Munich; Leah (Dustin) Reding, Albany; Jenna (Rob Hopfer) Ebensteiner, St. Anthony; grandchildren, Jade Achman, McKinley, Carter, and Caleb Reding. Siblings, David (Millie) Ebensteiner, Sebeka; Mary (Bob) Aldrich, Stillwater; Dennis (Vera) Ebensteiner, Rockville; Renee (Todd) Eskelson, Cold Spring; Daniel (Tammie) Ebensteiner, Albany; Joan (Jack) Hennen, Watkins; and Joyce (Dave) O’Hara, St. Cloud.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Helen Ebensteiner; sister, Doris Applegate; mother and father-in-law, John and Loretta Feldhous; sister-in-law, Geri Ostendorf; brothers-in-law, Gene Zenzen, John Kloss, Ken Eisenchenk, and Roger Ostendorf; and four nephews.
Schedule and Information
Visitation Details
There will be a visitation after 9:00 AM Friday at the church.
Service Details
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 13 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.
Visitation and Service Location
Seven Dolors Catholic Church
151 2nd St. So., Albany, MN 56307
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I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Duane! My sincere sympathies go out to the entire family. I think back to the years in school, when the Ebensteiner family rode the same school bus I did. Then, some years ago I had the pleasure to work with Duane’s sisters (Renee and Joyce) at Fingerhut. Duane was a quiet man, but always had a smile on his face when you saw him! I am SO sorry for your great loss! Prayers for healing to the entire family!
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Duane did lots of work for us over the years and always did an excellent job ! We always appreciated his presence on the job and knew it would be done right !
God Bless you All
Eric & Joyce Linn Family
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Duane did many jobs for us and always did an excellent job ! I enjoyed our visits he was a very good man .
God Bless You All
Eric & Joyce Linn Family
Kelly. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Way too young. He sounds like a great man. Lois heathcote
Sending my deepest sympathy to Elaine and family. May God Bless all of you today and always. Sincerely Joyce Wiener