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Eugene "Spud" Janke

November 8, 1965 — November 22, 2021

Dalhart, Texas

Eugene “Spud” John Janke, 56 of Dalhart, TX passed away November 22, 2021 at his Parents’ house in Frazee, MN. Eugene was born November 8, 1965 to Julian and Connie Janke in Grand Forks, ND. He grew up there with his brother and graduated from Park Rapids High School.

Eugene moved to Texas in 1990 and five years later met the love of his life Maria. On July 11,1997 Eugene and Maria got married at St. Paul Lutheran Evergreen in Frazee, MN. Together they had two beautiful daughters Jackie & Jasmine.

When Eugene was younger, he was a farmer and most  recently he was a truck driver. He loved traveling, driving, and exploring all over. Eugene enjoyed watching NASCAR and Vikings football, but most of all Eugene loved spending time with his family, often traveling to see his parents, and spending as much time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren as he could.

Eugene is survived by his wife Maria Janke, Children Jackie (Charlie Gallegos) Janke, Jasmine Janke, Parents  Julian and Connie Janke, Brother Dennis (Shari) Janke, Grandchildren Abel, Olivia, Benjamin, and niece Sydney and Hailey

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Visitation

Saturday, November 27, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

David-Donehower Funeral Home

609 US-10, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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Funeral Service

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

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609 US-10, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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