Duane "Dewey" Shaw

May 21, 1966 - June 27, 2017

A private family service was held for Duane "Dewey" Shaw, age 51, of Wadena, MN. After a two year battle with cancer, Duane passed away surrounded by family at his home on June 27, 2017.   Duane was born on May 21, 1966 to Douglas and Sharon (Edwards) Shaw in Wadena, MN. He attended Bertha-Hewitt High School and graduated with the Class of 1984. He served in the US Navy as an EN3, Engineman 3rd Class Petty Officer, on the USS John A. Moore. He was in charge of the auxiliary space known as “Aux 1”. Dewey was united in marriage to Tricia Ohlrogge on September 10, 2011 at the Finn Creek Museum in New York Mills.   Dewey enjoyed spending his down time hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings. He had a big soft spot for all of his kitties, his kitties Sasha and Tinker, hardly ever left his side.   He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas Shaw and his brother, Richard Shaw.   Duane will be forever remembered by his wife, Tricia Shaw of Wadena; daughter, Tori Shaw of Verndale; mother, Sharon Arends of Alexandria; and sisters, Rose Shaw, Rocki Fiebiger, and Monica Johnson; along with everyone who called him friend.