Duane Layton Schlotfeldt, beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, of Havre, passed away on July 24, 2015 at the age of 81. Duane was born on June 25, 1934 in Wahpeton, North Dakota to Harold and Lucille (Layton) Schlotfeldt. The second of six children, Duane shared fond memories of his childhood growing up on a family farm. On the farm, he discovered a life-long love of animals through milking the cows and caring for his horse, Blossom. In addition, Duane enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball at Delamere High School. He graduated in 1952 and attended North Dakota State School of Science. In 1954, he married Jeanne Wittkopp in Barney, North Dakota. When daughter Darbie was one year old, and twins, Lorren and Larry were just three weeks old, Duane and Jeanne moved their family to Havre. That is where sons Hal and Brian were born. In Havre, Duane supported his family working as a carpenter, a maintenance worker, a boiler operator, and a bus supervisor for Havre Public Schools until he retired at age 61. Throughout his life, Duane loved spending time outdoors with his family. He hunted grouse, deer, and antelope with his sons and grandsons. Later, he took his grandchildren sledding, fishing, and target shooting. He knew practically every coulee and draw in North Central Montana like the back of his hand. Duane also loved and collected Remington rifles and traveled to gun shows throughout the state. Duane's favorite times were telling and listening to stories with his children and grandchildren. His humor was infectious, and his sons subjected him to good-natured, incessant ribbing. Although Duane's family misses him greatly, they will cherish and retell his stories and remember him as a generous family man. Duane's parents and oldest brother, Lyle, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, after 61 years of marriage; daughter Darbie Hess (husband, Bill, and children Courtney, Jordan) of Helena; sons, Larry (wife, Paula, and children Ryan, Todd, Emma) of Kalispell; Lorren (wife, Gayle, children Randy, Bryan, Shawn) of Havre; Hal (wife, Linda, children Seth, Evan) of Butte; Brian (children, Cole, Jaycee) of Havre; and great grandchildren, Mya, Isaac, Devyn, Dylan, Eli and Ben. Duane is also survived by sisters, Sharon Lunneborg of Milnor, ND; Marilyn Dockter of West Fargo, ND; brothers, Gary Schlotfeldt of Minneapolis, MN; Alan (Patricia) Schlotfeldt of Wimbledon, N.D.; sister-in-law, Alice Schlotfeldt of Wahpeton, ND; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.