Individual Details

Duane Nelson Sell, 84, of Glenwood, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2009 at Linnwood Estates in Glenwood, Iowa. He was born September 19, 1924 in Mills County, Iowa to Lowell I. And Ruth Mae (Williams) Sell. Duane graduated from Glenwood High School with the Class of 1943. On September 7, 1945, he was united in marriage to Ruth Pauline Roenfeld at St. John Lutheran Church in Mineola, Iowa. To this union four children were born, Deborah Ann, Michael Duane, Steven Charles and Teresa Louise. Duane engaged in farming in the Mineola area and remained active in agriculture his entire life. His devotion to the land was never-ending. 

Throughout the years, Duane was involved in numerous civic and agricultural organizations. He was past president of the Farm Bureau, past member of the Glenwood Community Board of Education, past 4-H leader, which later led to being an Honorary member and served on the Mills County Fair Board. Duane was also on the Western Iowa Mutual Insurance Board of Directors, Mills County Board of Review, Mineola Cemetery Board, National Cattleman's Board and was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served on numerous committees. 

Some of Duane's favorite interests included gardening, crop touring and his most treasured times were spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whenever possible, Duane would follow as many of their activities and was always proud of their accomplishments. His quick wit and gentle nature will be deeply missed by each individual life that he touched. 

Preceding Duane in death were his parents, wife, Ruth, sister, Maxine Roenfeldt, brothers, Ercell Sell, Dale Sell, twin grandsons and great-granddaughter, Autumn Grace Buckingham. He is survived by his children, Deborah Ann & husband Joe Taylor; Michael Duane & wife Mary Ann Sell; Steven Charles & wife Judy Sell all of Glenwood, Iowa; Teresa Louise & husband Mark Buckingham of Pacific Junction, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Geneva Phelps of Prescott, Arizona; brothers, Vern & wife Helen Sell of Tabor, Iowa; Ed and wife Betty Sell of Malvern, Iowa; Floyd & wife Mary Sell of Omaha, Nebraska; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends. 

Birth	19 Sep 1924	Center, Mills County, Iowa
Census (family)-shared	7 Apr 1930	(Lowell I. Sell and Ruth Mae Williams) Center, Mills County, Iowa
Census (family)-shared	24 Apr 1940	(Lowell I. Sell and Ruth Mae Williams) Center, Mills County, Iowa
Marriage	7 Sep 1945	Mineola, Mills County, Iowa - Ruth Pauline Roenfeld
Residence	1 Jun 2001	Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa
Death	19 Apr 2009	Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa
Obituary	29 Apr 2009	Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa
Burial		Mineola Cemetery, Mills County, Iowa

Spouse

Ruth Pauline Roenfeld (1927 - 2008)

Father	Lowell I. Sell (1889 - 1941)
Mother	Ruth Mae Williams (1893 - 1984)
Sibling	Ercell Lowell Sell (1913 - 1991)
Sibling	Ruth Geneva Sell (1915 - 2012)
Sibling	Dale Dwight Sell (1917 - 2007)
Sibling	Elna Maxine Sell (1919 - 2005)
Sibling	James Vern Sell (1922 - 2010)
Sibling	Gail Edward Sell (1926 - 2017)
Sibling	Living

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