Gary D. Duncan, 77, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Monday (December 2, 2024) at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
Born April 10, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas, Gary was the son of Everett and Eleanor (Gross) Duncan. He married Sharon Powell on August 30, 1968 in the United Methodist Church in Manhattan. She survives.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, team roping, drag racing at Manhattan Raceway and especially enjoyed his trips to the Casino. Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and loved the time he shared with his family.
Gary worked at Vic’s Gas Station in Manhattan and later for Kansas Power & Light. Gary began his career as a sheet metal worker with Powell Brothers Plumbing and Heating in Manhattan. He worked his way up and became owner/operator of the business for many years until his retirement. Gary also helped on the family farm when he could.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sharon; two sons, Jeff Duncan (Julie) of St. George and Scott Duncan of St. George; three grandchildren, Taylor Schleif (Richard Benkendorf) of Wamego, Danielle Hort (Craig) of New Salem, ND and Trevor Duncan of St. George; six great grandchildren, Charlotte Benkendorf, Hunter Schleif, Waylon Hort, Ellison Hort, Lorelai Hort and Cori Hort; three brothers, Don Duncan (Sharon Sherley) of Wamego, Ed Duncan (Nola) of Wamego and Steve Duncan (Brenda) of Arizona; two sisters, Janice Garverick of Manhattan and Jeanette Ewert of Manhattan; a brother in law, Larry Rundle of Clay Center, KS; and many nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Tommy Duncan; a sister, Lora Rundle; a half sister, Sandra Lee Jacobs; and a brother in law, Richard Powell (Helen).
Funeral services will be held Monday morning (December 9, 2024) at 11:00 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego with Pastor Bryan McBride officiating. Burial will be in the St. George Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday morning from 10:00 until the time of services at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Community Healthcare System of Onaga (CHCS) or the St. George United Methodist Church. Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547
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