17 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Duane Lewis Straw (1958~2023) Duane Lewis Straw of Hill City, South Dakota, passed away September 6, 2023, with his loving wife Brenda by his side. They met in the summer of 1980 and he was immediately smitten. They were looking forward to their 42nd anniversary in October. Born in 1958, in Wallace, Idaho, Duane grew up with 11 siblings in Hill City. He drilled and blasted for Pacer Corporation, did road construction, then spent 25 years at Crazy Horse Memorial, retiring in 2016. He loved discussing the monument and was passionate about his work there. Creek swimming and climbing Black Elk Peak and Mt. Baldy were enjoyable activities for Duane, but throwing back a few beers with family and friends in his man cave was his favorite. Duane is survived by Brenda; children Justin (Erick) and Amanda (Ian); grandchildren Elena, Dominick, Exavior, and Dayzee; and siblings Annette (Duane), Floyd (Mary), Donna, Donald, Donavin, Diane (Gene), Bonnie, and Dennis (Kiki). He was preceded in death by brothers Danny, Ronnie, and Derwin. Timothy C. “Tim” Utter (1951~2023) The Empire State Water Well Driller’s Association is mourning the loss of member Timothy C. “Tim” Utter on October 13, 2023, following a short illness. Born in Rome, New York, Tim graduated from Holland Patent High School. He was the proud owner of Tim Utter Well Drilling. For Tim, a day in nature was a day well spent, especially camping at Raquette Lake. He was also an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Tim is survived by his wife Barrie; son Jeff (Kim); granddaughter Payton; and several siblings, nieces, and nephews. The management and staff of WWDR extend condolences to their family and friends. Lest we forget . . . www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry
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