Kristi Lee (Lewis) Duenkel

Kristi Lee (Lewis) Duenkel, 48, La Crescent, Minn., passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at her home.

Kristi was born Dec. 22, 1973, to James and Mary Anne Lewis.

She grew up in Cornell, and worked during her high school and college years, at local “River Road” restaurants, Crosby’s and The Ranch.

Kristi graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, with a bachelor’s of science degree.

She was an avid dart player for many years, holding several state championship titles.

Kristi married her forever partner, Brian Duenkel, Oct. 15, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nev.

She worked for Trane Technologies in various roles over her 18-year career, most recently as SIOP manager. Kristi’s biggest achievement and favorite job was “mom” to daughter, Morgan.

Kristi left this world too soon and is sadly missed by many friends, family and co-workers.

She is survived by her husband – Brian; daughter – Morgan; sisters – Cheri (Al) Ruland, Kim Zimmerman and Amy (James) Lewis-Krueger; nieces – Emilie-Anne, Samantha, Beth and Sylvia; and nephews – Tyler, Nathan and Harris.

Visitation services will be held at Blaschke-Schneider Funeral Home in La Crosse, from 4-7 p.m., Friday, April 15, with a memorial service at 7 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date in Cornell.

Talbot Family Funeral Homes in Alma, and Blaschke-Schneider Funeral Home assisted the family.

Please share a memory of Kristi or express your words of comfort at talbotfuneralhomes.com.