Jan 16, 2021

Duane Drown

Posted Jan 16, 2021 11:45 PM

Duane Drown age 85, died January 14, 2021 in Lindsborg, KS.  He was born to Ray and Neoma (Nemnich) Drown on June 27, 1935 in Lamar, KS. Duane was raised and attended school in the Lamar community.  He attended Basic Training in Ft. Leonardwood before returning to Lamar.  Duane married Ruth Bulk on July 8, 1956.  He farmed in the Lamar community and worked at a local manufacturing facility.  Duane and his family also ran a custom harvesting crew with his family.  He enjoyed playing cranes at the state fair playing dominos and pinball.  Duane also enjoyed Cozy Inn burgers, snow and watching his children and grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sons; Gail and Dale, brother; Lawrence and sister; Loraine.

Survivors:

Wife: Ruth Drown of Lindsborg, KS

Daughter: Susan and husband Jerry Leidig of Salina, KS

Daughter: Nancy and husband Jerry Gisi of Miltonvale, KS

Daughter: Norma and husband Charles Gilbert of Burlington, KY

12 Grandchildren and 14 Great-grandchildren

Close Friends: Dean Constable and Freddy Jonte

Memorials:  Salina Animal Shelter or St Judes Children's Research Hospital c/o the funeral home

Services will be announced soon