November 24, 2024

Allen B. Duncan Jr., 58, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at his residence in Liberal, Kan. He was born Oct. 24, 1957 in Dixon, Calif., the son of Allen and Patty Ella (Gentry) Duncan. He graduated from Princeton Community High School in Princeton, Ind. He worked for Cargill for many years while living in Kansas City, Kan. from 1980-1984; Houston, TX 1984-1989; Plainview, TX from 1989-1991; Liberal, Kan. from 1991. He was currently working as a sales rep for Southern Office Supply in Liberal. He was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Liberal.

He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and gardening. He also liked watching sports and was an avid San Francisco Giants fan. He had been an umpire and referee for many years in Liberal, officiating many kids sports.

He married Nancy Lamey on June 28, 1981 in Haubstadt, Ind. She survives.

Other survivors include: 

1 daughter Erin Baehler and husband Peter Aberdeen, South Dakota
1 son Jared Duncan Seattle, Washington
2 sisters K. Sue Duncan Concord, California
Cindy Duncan Dixon, California
He is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Dieker presiding.
Vigil and rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Monday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
A celebration of life and a time of fellowship will be held on Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Parish Hall at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and other celebrations of his life will be held in California and Indiana at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church or St. Catherine Hospice in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901