Duane "Jabo" Robert Jablonski, 83, of Red Wing, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Seminary Home. He was born April 9, 1931 in Red Wing to Robert and Esther (Mann) Jablonski. He attended school in Red Wing. On September 29, 1950, he married Molly Von Bargen at St. John's Lutheran Church. He worked at Red Wing Shoe Company for 39 years before retiring in 1991. Molly died on March 26, 2008. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed deer and duck hunting, fishing, bowling and visiting with friends and family.
He is survived by one daughter, Virginia (Mick) Walls of Red Wing; five grandchildren, Jason Diehl, Joshua Diehl, Michelle Walls, Anna (Josh) Bruemmer and Christopher Jablonski; six great grandchildren, Robert Jablonski, Gina Jones, Chase Garcia, Alaina Bruemmer, Tyler Bruemmer and Cailyn Bruemmer; brother Ronald (Darlene) Jablonske of Red Wing; sister, Marion (Allen) Phernetton of Red Wing along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Molly; son, Robert; one granddaughter, Julie Jablonski; and sister, Delores Kirchner.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Red Wing with Reverend Kristen Schlauderaff officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Memorials are preferred to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
Service
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11:00 AM (CDT)
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Red Wing
320 West Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
Cemetery
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Oakwood Cemetery - Red Wing
1611 East Ave
Red Wing, MN