Obituary of Duane Roger Tanttu

Tanttu, Duane R Age 68 of Cotton passed away September 13, 2015. Duane had a long career with the telephone company and was active in the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Elizabeth and brother Richard. Survived by sons Brian of Cotton, Brett (Jennifer) of White Bear Lake, Bradley (Juliet) of Burnsville, and grandchildren Logan and Paige. Also survived by sisters Debbie (Ron) Demianiuk of Cloquet and Annette (David) Fanaselle of Detroit Lakes, nieces Tracie Demianiuk, Kari (Adam) Smith, Nicole and Shelly Fanaselle and his constant furry companion Smiley. A special thanks to Healtheast Hospice and Saint Therese at St. Odilia. A private family service is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org).