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DUANE ALLEN WIMPFHEIMER – Obit

Duane Allen Wimpfheimer, age 90, of Euclid, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his home with loving family by his side. 

Duane was born on January 30, 1931, in Crookston, MN, the son of the late William and Esther (Nyleen) Wimpfheimer.  He was raised in Euclid and graduated from Northwest School of Agriculture in 1950.  He enlisted in the United States Army in 1952 and served honorably during the Korean Conflict until 1954. He was married to Joan Audrey McMahan in October of 1953, sadly, she passed away in July of 1977.  Duane took up farming like his father and even lived in the same homestead until now.  He was a lifelong farmer but in the off season he worked as a Sugar Boiler for American Crystal Sugar for 37 years.  He retired in 1993.  On September 28, 1996, he was married to Mildred M. Schulz.  In their retirement they enjoyed travelling, especially to see their children and grandchildren.  Mildred passed away in December of 2010.  He was a long-standing member of First Presbyterian Church in Euclid and now was a member of Harvest Evangelical Covenant Church in Crookston, MN.  He was also a member of American Legion Post #539.

Duane is survived by his children, Vicky (Steve) Whorton of Minot, ND, Kathy Wimpfheimer of Grand Forks, ND, Sheila (Tom) Bonetti of Norway, MI, and Dean (Linda) Wimpfheimer of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Andrew David McWaters of Crookston, MN, Matt (Precious) McWaters of Crookston, MN, Breanna (Ryan Beede) Whorton of Dickenson, ND, Taylor (Hailey) Bonetti of Norway, MI, Garrett (Carley Hicks) Bonetti of Norway, MI, and Chole Wimpfheimer of Tampa, FL; and great-grandchild, Rowan McWaters; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Joan and Mildred; parents, William and Esther Wimpheimer; and sister, Clair Goodyke.

Funeral service celebrating Duane’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Harvest Evangelical Covenant Church in Crookston, MN, with a time for visitation one hour before.  Pastor David Finsaas will officiate.  Interment will take place at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston, MN.  Military Honors will be provided by the Crookston Veterans Council and the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Online Guestbook:  www.stenshoelhouske.com

Arrangements entrusted to Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston.

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UMC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GETS VERBAL COMMITMENT FROM MOOSE-LAKE/WILLOW RIVER STAR

The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle Women’s Basketball team has received a verbal commitment from Natalie Mikrot of Moose Lake/Willow River high school.  Mikrot received a scholarship offer from UMC in late July and made the decision to be a Golden Eagle after graduation.  She will be a senior this upcoming school year and is the Moose Lake/Willow River boys and girls basketball all-time leading scorer with 1,848 points, which she hit in a game against Cook County in March.

Mikrot is a 5’9 guard that has been named to the Polar all-conference team since her eighth-grade year and also plays volleyball and softball.
UMC Coach Mike Roysland cannot comment until Mikrot signs a letter of intent.

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GRAND FORKS SEEING INCREASE IN OPIOID OVERDOSES

The Grand Forks Police Department has reported an increase in opioid overdoses in the Grand Forks area in 2021. Year to date, there have been 37 suspected drug overdoses and 3 opioid overdose deaths in the City of Grand Forks, according to Police data. In addition, Grand Forks Police Department has administered naloxone, the antidote to opioid overdose, 19 times this year. Grand Forks Fire Department has administered naloxone 8 times this year. The increase in overdoses has been driven, in part, by the prevalence of counterfeit pills appearing to be 30 mg oxycodone tablets, which contain fentanyl and fentanyl analogues.

“Counterfeit tablets have become increasingly common in the illicit drug trade,” said Opioid Response Coordinator, Michael Dulitz. “As pharmaceutical opioids become harder to get, many illicit producers are trying to sell counterfeit pills as pharmaceutical opioids. Unfortunately, most of these illicit pills are made of other opioids, such as fentanyl, and vary widely in their dosage.”

In light of this increase, Grand Forks Public Health reminds anyone with illicitly purchased drugs to avoid their use, and if they are used, to follow these suggestions:

Do not use substances alone.

Carry naloxone, and teach your loved ones how to use it. Naloxone can be obtained at no cost in Grand Forks from:

  • Inspire Pharmacy
  • Thrifty White Pharmacy
  • The APC Project SSP, or by texting (701) 335-6051
  1. Never assume what a pill has in it based on the imprints or based on past use. Composition can vary widely from pill to pill, due to clumping of substances.
  2. If you are having trouble with addiction or dependence, reach out for help – local resources include, but are not limited to:
  • Spectra Health – 701-757-2100
  • Agassiz Associates – 701-746-6336
  • North Dakota 211
  • RiverView Recovery Center – 701-740-3606

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