Duane Shuck of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26th, 2021, after recently being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 82.
Duane was born on August 10, 1938 in Elm Creek, Nebraska to Marcella G and Earl A Shuck. He lived in a rural community and recalled riding a horse to school with his sister Elsie. Duane became an Eagle Scout as a young man and was extremely proud to later have two grandsons who also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
In January of 1961, he married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Knutson. They lived together, inseparable for over 60 years.
Duane graduated from South Dakota State University in December 1962. He began working for the federal government in January of 1963 and traveled throughout his career, settling in Lenexa in 1971. Duane retired in June of 1991 after 28 years.
He was a good father who always took the time to teach and guide his sons while tinkering; some even said his sons should have been born with a hammer in their hand. He was a loving grandfather, great-grand father, and a man who always thought about others before himself. Duane was a strong, proud man and his kindness and patience was an example to us all.
Duane loved traveling with Pat. He loved the lake and spending time with friends and family. He loved to spend time with his sons and was always up for a ride in the corvette with the grandchildren on a sunny afternoon. He was a strong patriarch of his family, and a good friend to all. Duane never met a “stranger” or a dessert he did not like.
He is loved and will be missed by many!
He is preceded in death by parents, Earl and Marcella Shuck and his sister Elsie Cafferty. Duane is survived by his loving wife, Patricia of Lenexa; children, Todd (Barb) of Lenexa, Mike (Pam) of Shawnee and Jeff (Anna) of Overland Park, 5 Grandchildren, Kelly, Ashley, Tyler, Chase and Keely, and 2 Great Grandchildren, Luke and Zoey, his best friend John Balaun and a host of nieces, nephews and other beloved friends and relatives.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 8th at Lenexa Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m., service immediately following. Burial will be at the Lenexa Cemetery.