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Two National Guard Honor Guard members fold a flag to present to the family of Duane Schertler at a funeral ceremony in Calvary Cemetery Thursday, Sept. 3. Accepting the flag was Duane's son, Patrick (center). Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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The family of Duane Schertler watches as two National Guard Honor Guard members start to fold the American flag at the site of Duane's burial. Those picured include (from left) Staff Sgt. Evan Laine, Kathy Kuefler (niece of Duane), Anthony Kuefler (brother in law), Joanne Kuefler (sister of Duane), Renee Schertler (wife of Patrick), Maj. (Ret) Patrick Schertler (son), Lillian Schertler (great granddaughter), Sgt. Carter Oldenkamp and Ava Schertler (great granddaughter). Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Elmer Goche VFW Post 3922 Color Guard member John Rebischke stands over the flag and burial site of Duane Schertler, Thursday, Sept. 3. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
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Patrick Schertler (right) salutes the National Guard Honor Guard member Sgt. Carter Oldenkamp after accepting the American flag at his father's graveside in Wadena's Calvary Cemetery. Other's pictured include (from left) Joanne Kuefler, Renee Schertler and Lillian Schertler. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
