Duane Eugene Gale

Jun. 1, 1937 - Dec. 19, 2013

Date of Service: Jan. 3, 2014

Duane Gale

RUPERT – Duane (Punk) Eugene Gale, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, after a prolonged illness.

He was born on June 1, 1937, in Riverton, Wyoming, to Floyd O. Gale and Marjorie E. Stahl. He was married to Dona R. Ryan of Rupert, Idaho. They were later divorced in 1984.

He was known for his unique sense of humor and would go to great lengths for a classic prank. He would also go to great lengths to help out a friend in need.

Duane grew up on a farm and was used to the hard work associated with the farm life. He joined the United States Army at a young age and served as a mechanic in Germany. After the military, he worked construction until he was disabled in 1976. His construction career included going into business with his younger brother, Floyd Gale, at Gale Brothers Concrete.

Duane is survived by his siblings, Marvin Gale of Rupert, Walter and Margaret Gale of Roy, Utah, Floyd Gale of Vancouver, Wash., and Joyce and Paul Trueblood of Indiana; three children, Rocky and Maria Gale of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Lesa and Paul Rabe of Rupert, Idaho, and Bob and Tracie Gale of Ogden, Utah; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 8th St., in Rupert, with the Rev. Bryan Lindemood officiating.

Arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels in Rupert.