Duane Voskuil

BISMARCK, N.D. - Dr. Duane Voskuil, teacher, scholar, builder, poet and violin maker, whose expertise and achievements ranged from philosophy, science and the arts, died Feb. 20, 2025, at his home in Bismarck, N.D., from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was 86.

A man of many skills, he made his life's work the study of human thought and applied those ideas to enlighten his students and make the world a better place. Besides teaching, he founded two Bismarck businesses and brought leadership to the local arts community.

Visitation is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Eastgate Funeral Service on Divide Avenue. A Celebration of life is scheduled for June 7, 2025, in Bismarck. 

A full obituary is pending.