Dr. Duane A. Grierson
Dr. Duane A. “Du” Grierson, 75, St. Louis, MO, passed away at his residence on December 16, 2018.
Duane Albert Grierson was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on July 3, 1943 to Albert and Idella (Mickelberg) Grierson. He grew up in Lake Park, MN and was very active in sports, hunting and Boy Scouts. Duane graduated from Lake Park High School in 1961 and attended Bemidji State University to study accounting. After two years, he attended and graduated from Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis, MO and White Bear Lake, MN before moving to Las Vegas, NV in 1973. In 1974, he was united in marriage to Jane (Jaeger) of St. Louis, MO. Duane owned his own chiropractic office in Las Vegas for 23 years until they moved to the St. Louis area in 1997. He returned to Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis as a student instructor until his retirement.
Duane was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He will be remembered for his lifelong advocacy of chiropractic healthcare and great adjustments, his joy of spending time with family, competitive family game nights, grilling a great steak and flipping delicious pancakes, love for his dogs, especially Murphy and his humorous quick wit.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 44 years, Jane (Jaeger) Grierson, of St. Louis, MO, sister-in-law Mary Grierson of Las Vegas, daughter Shyla Conrad Morena (Mark) of Wentzville, MO, daughter Sandy Wardenburg Waggett (Mike) of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, son Steven Grierson (Gretchen) of Las Vegas, NV, daughter Shawna Grierson Friesen (Dan), his nephew Scott Grierson (Christine) of Atlanta, GA, his niece Stacy Grover (Michael) of Colorado Springs, CO and his grandchildren; Cory Conrad (Kourtney) of St. Peters, MO, Cale Conrad of Jackson, TN, McKenzie Mann of Fargo, ND, Andrew Grierson of Las Vegas, NV, Katie Grierson of Las Vegas, NV, Olivia Mann of Duluth, MN, Treyson Moreno of Wentzville, MO, McKenna Moreno of Wentzville, MO, Nolas Mann of Detroit Lakes, MN and on great-grandchild, Shepard King Conrad of St. Peters, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Idella (Mickelberg), and his brother Dr. Darwyn J. Grierson.
Duane requested that there be no service, but if you would like to donate to a charity in his name, among his favorites was the TreysonFoundation for Autism, 2404 Callaway Ct., Wentzville, MO 63385 or the charity of your choice.
To my husband, We had some great years and I am hoping that you find peace in those memories. You now have no more suffering and you are with people who loved you and they will bring you comfort.
I and the children, and the grandchildren will miss you and we all thank you for the good memories. Thank you for being you, one of a kind Duane Grierson!
Dewy will be missed by everyone that new him. We shared hundreds of laughs and good times during our school years at LPHS. Thanks Jane for the call and info about Duane and his passing.
To Jane and family. We were so sorry to hear of Duane’s passing. Our prayer is that God will hold each of you in His arms at this time and give you strength and comfort. May all of us cling to the wonderful memories we have of Duane and never forget how he touched each of us in a special way. Rest in peace, Duane. We miss you already.
So sorry for your loss.
I am so appreciative of the friendship I had with Dwayne had transcended all these years. His sense of humor was one of a kind and many times I was the only one in the room that understood it. He affected many lives more than people will know. My condolences to the whole family for this big loss.
It took me some time to post this because it’s still just so hard for me to believe.
I really can’t imagine life without you in it — you’ve been so much part of the fabric of not only my childhood and my adulthood, but my business, as well.
Thank you for the memories, the influence, the understanding, the caring, the advice, and most of all the laughs.
I was more than blessed that mom brought into my life. I am eternally grateful for having so many years with you and so many incredible memories and experiences.
You definitely are one of a kind and I was lucky to have you as a Dad. I’d choose you over and over again … in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality. I’d find you, and I’d choose you.
My Dad was a special guy and a good friend to me. We were able to go on a road trip from St Louis to Detroit Lakes, MN together and I had the opportunity to hear his life story during the 26 hours we spent in the car together. What a true blessing that was! Though his death was sudden I know he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. I will miss him immensely but I know he’s with his brother and best friend Darwyn watching over us. Love you Dad! Shyla Rae
Dewey was my high school classmate. There is always a deep feeling of loss and a renewed reminder of the brevity of life when a classmate dies. I remember him as a fun loving young man- a good guy respected and liked by his classmates. It is good to know that he lived a good life- loving his profession, his family and friends. God´s peace.
Sincere sympathy to the family of Dewey. I have many fond memories from childhood through high school. So happy he was at our recent class reunion as I had not seen him for many years. Rest in Peace Dewey.
Rest in peace, my very good friend, Dewey. From before 1st grade to graduation at LPHS our friendship will never be forgotten. We played football and basketball together, duck hunted together, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts together, Philmont Scout Ranch for a week together and shared all the good times. I miss and will always miss our great friendship. You were the best friend I could ever have.
Dewey and I grew up together in Lake Park, MN, and continued our friendship through early adulthood. Though I’ve not see him for many years, I’ll never forget his kindness or the good times we had growing up. I’m sending my sincere condolences….
We have lost another dear member of the LPHS class of 1961. We were a small and very
close group. Dewey will be missed by our remaining class members. We were so happy that he was able to be at our 50th Reunion.
Sincere sympathy to Dewey’s wife, family and friends. Rest in peace dear friend.
We have lost a dear friend of the LPHS class of 1961. We were a small group and became steadfast friends. Dewey will be missed by all of us and many more. We were so happy that he was able to attend our 50th Class Reuion.
Deepest sympathy to Jane and his family.
Rest in peace dear friend.
I only gone to school with Dewey from 1957-1959. It was only when Lake Park had their all school reunion that I came back to see “old” classmates even tho’ I had not graduated with them. So glad I was able to connect with many at the time and then about 3 years ago a reunion was held at the Longtines and Dewey was there. Was sad to hear that he had passed away. Glad I was able to connect one more time to a great classmate.
DUANE, I WILL TRULY MISS YOU MY FRIEND. YES YOU WERE MY CUSTOMER, BUT YOU BECAME LIKE MY OLDER BROTHER. THANKS FOR INTRODUCING ME TO MY NEW SISTER. FOOTBALL SEASON WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU OLD FRIEND. TELL JESUS I SAID HI. LOVING YOU ALWAYS. MIKE