Duane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family and trusted dog Gunter.

Duane Lynn Schiwart was born on July 9, 1969 in Houston, Tx. He was the son of Melvin Schiwart and Janette (Koehler) Schiwart. He was baptized on July 27, 1969 at St. Mark's Lutheran church in Houston, Texas. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Klein, Texas on March 27, 1983. His confirmation verse was Psalm 27:1.

Duane grew up in Houston and attended St. Matthews Lutheran school. He then moved to Spring in 1976 where he attended Trinity Lutheran school. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Tomball and from Universal Technical Institute in Houston. After graduation Duane started working for Johnny Bangs in Tomball and worked there for over 30 years. On May 23,1992 Duane married Dana Greenwalt. They had three daughters and several pets throughout their marriage. Duane loved fishing, grilling, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed restoring his fathers old truck and spending time at the casino.

Duane is preceded in death by his grandparents Ernest and Gertrude Schiwart, Herbert and Frieda Koehler and brother Christopher.

He is survived by his wife, Dana Schiwart of Magnolia, his daughter Danielle Dekoch and husband Ethan of Montgomery, his daughter Michelle Karwoski and husband Theodore, his daughter Sarah Evans and husband Bryce, three grandchildren - Cooper DeKoch, Paisley DeKoch, and Emersyn Karwoski, his parents Melvin and Janette Schiwart of Tomball, his sister Delanie and husband Randy of Conroe.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.