Clayton "Bud" Duncanson

Clayton Duncanson, known as “Bud” or “Buddy” to many, was born on June 18, 1942, to Homer and Alice Duncanson in Truman, Minnesota. He grew up on his family’s farm alongside his sister and two brothers. He passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22, 2026. A funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Truman, MN on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Visitation from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Service at 1:00 pm followed by burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Buddy enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from Truman High School. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Mankato Commercial College, where he earned a degree in accounting. While in college, he met his first wife, Shirley Hobson. He started working as an accountant with Chesley F. Carlson Company in the Twin Cities, During this time, they built a home, and together they raised seven children.

After his first marriage ended, Buddy returned to Truman with his sons to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue farming. When the farm faced challenges, he took a position at Fairmont Foods, working there under its various names over the years.

While working at Fairmont Foods, Buddy met Marilyn Krueger. They were married in 1987 and welcomed one son together. Clayton later returned to crop farming on a part-time basis and continued farming well into his 70s.

Clayton was active in his faith community throughout his life. He was a member of the Community Baptist Church and later Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman. He served for many years as a church treasurer, was a Boy Scout leader, briefly coached Little League, and contributed to numerous community events. In his spare time, Clayton enjoyed reading and playing cards.

He is survived by his brother, Jerry Duncanson; sister-in-law, Carole (Harvey) Wiederhoeft; Brother-in-laws James (Rita) Krueger; Duane (Nancy) Krueger; his sons, Nathan (Thieulan), Andrew (Kristy), Jeremy, Peter (Joanne), Samuel (Laila), and Christopher; and his daughters, Rebecca (Gary Sarver) Duncanson and Joanna Sanders. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Lukas, Liriel, Karissa, Emmett, Maxwell, Evan, and Isaac, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilyn; his brother, LeRoy; his sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Jim Boardson; his sister-in-law, Marilee Duncanson; his son-in-law, Charles Sanders.