Duane A. Youngdahl, 85, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Greensboro. There was a memorial service at Christ Lutheran Church on May 2, 2021.

Duane was born on June 22, 1935, in Austin, Minn., to the late Einar and Hilma Youngdahl. He is a graduate of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, and the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is an Air Force veteran. He became a certified public accountant and worked in a number of different industries over a long career in various finance positions. This required a number of moves and living in several different states early in his career. With the move to Greensboro in 1971, he put down his roots, found his home, and became a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church.

The most important thing to him was his family and he strived to leave the world a better place for them.

Duane is survived by his beloved wife of more than 63 years, Beata (Romness) Youngdahl ’58, and his children, David Youngdahl (Rhonda), Jeffrey Youngdahl (Belinda), Craig Youngdahl (Beth) and Michael Youngdahl (Bobbi). Survivors also include grandchildren; Bradley Youngdahl, Kelly Hukill, Kristi Pearson (Barry), Kevin Marksberry (Amy), Lizabeth Bouldin (Don), Lindsay Youngdahl, Caleb Youngdahl and Christian Youngdahl; great-grandchildren Cassie Charvat (Patrick), Noah Hanna, Kaden Marksberry, Madden Marksberry, Preston Hukill and Parker Hukill. He is also survived by a brother-in-law David Olson and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and twin sisters, Joyce Nelson and Joan (Youngdahl) Olson ‘60.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 3600 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro NC 27408 or Greensboro Urban Ministries, 305 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27406.

Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel is assisting the Youngdahl family.