Melvin "Duane" O'Neal

2/13/1944 - 1/2/2016

Duane O’Neal was born on February 13, 1944 in Clarinda, Iowa while his father was serving as a marine in the Pacific during WWII. During his childhood, moving was quite typical.  He lived in numerous states and attended eighteen different schools by his graduation.  Duane met Sandy while at Gretna High School and they were married in July of 1964.  Together they put down roots, started a family, and never left Gretna again.

After attending REI and completing an electronics technician program, Duane started his thirty-seven year career with General Electric.  He retired in 2003. He was well known as the neighborhood handy repairman and was frequently helping out neighbors, friends, and family.  He was always working on a new project using his many creative talents.  The building of Cheap Shots was his crown jewel.  Duane enjoyed traveling, country western dancing, hunting, fishing, woodworking and many other hobbies.  Duane mostly enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Melvin O’Neal. He is survived by his wife Sandy, mother Geraldine, brothers Mark and Larry; son Lee , daughter Lori Wagner, grandchildren Amber Hogan, Jake, Jordan, Kolton O’Neal; Reid, Jack, Sydney Wagner and great grandson Paxton Dworshak.

Visitation Tuesday 6-8 PM at Gretna Chapel; Funeral Service 10 AM Wednesday at Resurrection Lutheran Church 153 S. McKenna Ave Gretna, NE, Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at Gretna, NE