Staff Sergeant Donald Robert Duchene was killed in Action on August 1, 1943 while participating in Operation Tidal Wave, a bombing raid against the oil refineries around Ploiesti, Romania during WWII. Prior to joining the military, he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp, Two Harbors, MN. He predeceased his brother Arthur T. (Dorothy) Duchene, sister Dorothy (Donald) Neidermeier, and brother-in-law Lester L. Nordin. He is survived by his sister Marion L. Nordin and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and a grateful nation. Memorial service 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home (515 Hwy 96 W., Shoreview, MN). Visitation one hour prior to service at the Funeral Home. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial preferred to the Wounded Warriors Project. holcombhenryboom.com 651-482-7606