Duane Anthony Schara, 77, of Edgar passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sept. 30, 2021.  He was born on Sept. 6, 1944 to William and Adelaide (Karlen) Schara. Duane along with his wife Judy farmed for many years.  After retiring from the farm he provided daycare to his grandchildren.  As the grandkids grew up, Duane spent his time with Judy and enjoyed every minute of it.  The past 10 years Duane with Judy still by his side was a delivery driver for Part's City and Dodson Auto in Marathon. Duane is survived by his loving wife Judy (Paszek) Schara who he married on July 10, 1965 at St. John's the Baptist Church in Edgar. He is also survived by his loving children, Greg (Laura) Schara, Jeff (Kathy Stephenson) Schara, Karen (Mike) Muelbeck, Nancy (Mike) Dodson, grandchildren, Mitchel Muelbeck, Katelyn (Derek Breyer) Schara, Breanna (Kyle VonDerHeide) Schara, Morgan (Michael Brewer) Muelbeck, Kristi (Hudson) Meverden, Hunter Schara, Jordan Dodson, siblings, Kenneth (Joyce) Schara, Marvin (Kay) Schara, twin sister Carol Nowak, sister-in-law Evelyn Schara, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Jerome Schara, sister-in-law Joan Schara and brother-in-law Roger Nowak. Services will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church 3158 Halder Dr. Mosinee on Saturday, October 9, 2021 with visitation from 8:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Father Jerome Patric will be officiating and Deacon Greg Kaiser assisting. Family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Wernberg and staff at Marshfield Clinic, and Miranda, Ruth, and Chris at Heartland Hospice. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com