Birth date: May 16, 1949 Death date: Jun 19, 2014
Duane Brudvig, 65 of Bella Vista died Thursday, June 19, 2014 in Fayetteville. He was born May 16, 1949 in Cooperstown, North Dakota the son of Helmer Brudvig and Rose Aalgard Brudvig. He was a 1967 graduate of West Fargo High Sc Read Obituary
It was an honor and a blessing to know Duane and I will always have fond memories of the times we got together. My prayers are with you all.
I left Vietnam in January 1970. A few months later, I received a letter from Tubby stating that a rocket had hit our Wolfpack tent and we lost four of our soldiers.That was the last I heard from anyone until 1988. At this time I received a phone call from Tubby saying "Angie (my nickname in Vietnam), I have been looking for you for 20 years.. It sent chills through my body. Since then we have all become close friends. You see, Tubby was my gunner when our helicopter was shot down in Vietnam on Thanksgiving Day 1969. Every Thanksgiving we think about that horrible nightmare. I was lucky enough to have Tubby and Debbie visit me in California three years ago and also go on an Alaskan cruise with them in 2012 to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Tubby, I love you brother and I miss you! I will never forget you and we will stay close to Debbie.
Duane was a real life hero. We were honored to know him. He loved his family so much and will continue to live in your hearts. Love, Ron and Pam
We are so sorry to hear of Duane's passing. He put up a strong fight. I wish I could give the whole family one big hug. It was such a pleasure to have known him. Great man. Our love to you and your family
I'm so sorry for the loss of such a sweet loving man. God called another angel home.
Hope Duane is in a better place and not in pain anymore. We will miss him. Glad to get to know you both in Life group and Church. Our Prayers and Sympathy
Thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing I could be there to offer a hug. But know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so lucky and proud to have had such a wonderful man as an uncle and have many happy memories that make me smile.Hugs from us all, Erica Brudvig Karsky
Our joy to get to know Duane this last year. Love to you and your family Debbie.
Remembering a former classmate.
Duane was a great guy. I am honored to have had the chance to work with him and to get to know him. I will always remember his stories from the war and railroad. Rest in Peace. Prayers to all his family and friends.
