Rib Mountain – DuWayne Arthur Graveen, passed away to his heavenly home on Sunday February 21, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care Unit in Wausau Wisconsin. He was born at his parent's home to the late Arthur and Arline (Hickman) Graveen in Wausau Wisconsin May 13, 1937. On August 18, 1962 he married Bonnie Hintz, they were married for 58 years. They moved to Rib Mountain in 1968 to raise their family, living at the same home he helped build, until the time of his death. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wausau, was a Christian. He went to Wausau High School. He joined the Air Force in the mid -1950's and worked as an electrician, stationed at Greenville Air Force Base in Mississippi. He was able to visit many places and see many things while in service. After returning to Wausau in the 1960s, he worked many different jobs. Including driving an armored car, construction and at the paper mill. He was a hardworking man and worked 29 years for Purolator Courier, where he met many close friends. Then he was a private contractor until his retirement in 2015. He was a fun loving and easy going guy. He would go out of the way to help anyone in need. Always enjoyed a good story, had a smile on his face and an unforgettable laugh. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his family and friends visiting on his front porch where many stories and memories were made. In his earlier years, he enjoyed raising hell, hunting, fishing and playing cards. He especially enjoyed playing Sheepshead. He also enjoyed history, nature, dogs, watching birds, planting trees, NASCAR, motorcycle and Sprint races. DuWayne was preceded in death by his oldest son Rick Graveen who passed unexpectedly in 2014. All four of his sisters, Marjorie (Neil) Archie, Carol (Bill) Zastrow, Nancy Loy and Darlo (John) Akey. Two brother –in- laws Bill Hintz and Don (Carol) Hintz. His beloved dog The Bear. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Graveen, one son Mark Graveen, Wausau WI and one daughter, Kim (J.J) Manowski, Mosinee, WI, three beloved grandsons Devon, Eyan and Jake Manowski. Daughter-in-law Mary Graveen and her son Jason (Jen) Kummerow. Brother-in-law Charles Loy, In-laws JoAnn Hintz, Janet (Joe) McClure, Evie (Darold) Wegner, Ginnie Hintz, Kathy (Ron) Speener, Bruce (Joyce) Hintz, best friend "Jake" – Bob Jacobson and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was truly loved and will be forever missed. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm until the time of service. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Sunday March 7, 2021 at Highland Community Church; 1005 N. 28th Avenue Wausau. Pastor Dave Mahler will officiate.