Duwayne "Dewy" James Nohrenberg

DuWayne “Dewy” James Nohrenberg, age 67, of Appleton, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Holloway Hideout in Holloway, Minnesota.

DuWayne was born February 21, 1957, in Madison, Minnesota, to Jeanette Florence (Milbrandt) and Orville Lowell Nohrenberg. He was baptized and later confirmed in his Lutheran faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Madison.

DuWayne grew up in Madison, where he had a paper route as a kid. He played junior high tennis, football, and basketball, and had the nickname “Ape” in high school. He sang in his church choir and harmonized with his siblings around the family piano as his mom chorded songs. DuWayne graduated from Madison High School in 1975 and attended the carpentry program at Alexandria Vo-Tech.

DuWayne was united in marriage to Judy Holland on May 21, 1977, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, Minnesota. They made their home in Appleton, where he was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. DuWayne and Judy had four children: Christopher, Amber, Megan and Eric. Later, DuWayne met Pamela Teetzel and they had two children together, Taylor and Tayha.

DuWayne worked at Peavey Lumber in Madison and Orton Lumber in Appleton. He worked for Friendship Homes in Montevideo, AGP in Dawson, and ECONAR in Appleton. He did many carpentry jobs on his own and with other companies in the area, and at one point worked as a chemical mixer during fire season out west in Colorado and Idaho.

In his younger years, DuWayne played softball in Holloway, Minnesota, and served on the Appleton Fire Department. He was a regular caller for Bingo at the Paddle Bar in Appleton and was a fixture with his friends at Karaoke. He enjoyed going out, telling tales, and shooting the breeze, and leaves behind many friends and family with fond memories and fun stories.

DuWayne was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping. He passed his love of the outdoors to his children and his grandchildren, who have lots of memories and stories about the great outdoors with Dad and Grandpa.

DuWayne is survived by his six children: Christopher (Heather) Nohrenberg of Harrisburg, SD; Amber (Victor) Romo of Willmar, Megan (Shannon) Carl of Appleton, Eric (Kayla) Nohrenberg of Appleton, Taylor Nohrenberg of Appleton, Tayha (Blaine) Swenson of Appleton; ten grandchildren: Christian, Landon, Alejandro, Rafe, Jordyn, Reagan, Steven, Luke, Ellicia, and Desember. He is also survived by his siblings: Doug (Robin) Nohrenberg of Madison, Julie (Monty) Schlecht of Porter, Pam Nohrenberg of Canby, Gary (Jodi) Nohrenberg of Lino Lakes, and Janelle (Ron) Hansen of Little Falls; several aunts and uncles, including Ralph Milbrandt of Madison, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

DuWayne was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Jeanette Nohrenberg, sister Katherine Matthews, and several aunts and uncles.

Zniewski Funeral Home - Vaala Chapel is assisting the family.