Obituary of Dennis G. Duffek

Dennis G. Duffek age 70 of Tabor passed away on Friday January 3, 2014, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD after a short illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for immediate family members only at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Tabor, SD. Burial of his cremated remains will take place in the parish cemetery. Dennis was the only child born to George and Irene (Hale) Duffek on April 9, 1943 in Yankton, SD. He grew up in the Tabor area attending St. Wenceslaus Catholic grade school and graduating from Tabor High School in 1961. He married Dorothy Heirigs on July 6, 1963 at St. Columba Catholic Church at Mayfield, SD. Dennis helped his parents run a trucking and corn shelling business in the Tabor area for many years. He also worked many years for the Bon Homme-Yankton Rural Electric Association as a lineman and operations manager. After his retirement from B-Y Electric he owned Perk's Pub in Tabor and most recently was employed by the Game, Fish and Parks at Lewis and Clark Lake up until his death. He was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and the Catholic Workman. Dennis enjoyed following his grandchildren's many school and sports activities. He was their biggest fan and was very proud of all of them. "Papa" was always around with his handy tool box when a project was needed to be done or supervised. He had a fascination with all types of trains and enjoyed working with his model trains. He was an avid Packer and Yankee fan and enjoyed his trips to Lambeau Field. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Tabor, SD and his three children: Mike (Stephanie) Duffek of Tabor, SD, Mark (Susan) Duffek of Sioux Falls, SD and Mary Ann (Colby) LaCompte of Winner, SD. Grandchildren: Emily and Jenna Duffek of Tabor, SD, Brett, Matthew and Abby Duffek of Sioux Falls SD and Hanna, Maggie and Landon LaCompte of Winner, SD He was preceded in death by his parents George in 1982 and Irene in 2007. In lieu of flowers all donations and memorials can be made to the American Heart Association in Dennis' memory, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.