Duane Vawter
Duane Vawter Obituary - Solomon, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)
August 8, 1939 - April 23, 2021
Duane passed away at Pinnacle Park in Salina at the age of 81. He was born August 8, 1939 in Burlingame, KS to Leslie and Clara (Henry) Vawter. He later married Betty Lister in Abilene, KS on April 21, 1969, making their home in Solomon, KS and becoming the step father to her five children.
Duane spent his working years driving a semi for different companies and worked as a semi mechanic for Solomon Corp until he retired in 1999.
Duane enjoyed driving truck, fishing, spending time with family and driving the streets of Solomon with a dog on his lap. He was stubborn, ornery and wouldn’t miss a chance to give you a hard time. Later after his heart surgery he enjoyed riding his bike around town with his great grandchildren.
Duane is survived by Ronnie (Barb) Stadler of Salina, Betty Lou (Jerry) Hale of Beloit, Larry Zirkle of Topeka, James Zirkle of Topeka. Nieces Cathy (Bryan) Detrick of Kansas City and Robin Basto of Blue Springs. Granddaughter Kathy (Randy) Bricker of Solomon. Great-nieces Nikki, Kelsi, Victoria and Jacqueline. Great-nephew Patrick. Great-great-niece Julia. Great-great-nephews Aaron and Lukas. Great-grandchildren Stephanie (Nathan) Martinitz, Jessica (Josh) Boyd, Brandon Bricker. Great-great-grandchildren Matthew, Christopher, Shaylin, Cheyanne, Alison and Tucker.
Proceeded in death by his parents, loving wife Betty, brother George, sister Dorothy, stepson Eddie, and grandson Steven.
Funeral services for Duane will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. Burial will follow at the Prairie Mound Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to an animal shelter or to Interim HealthCare of Salina. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.
Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com.