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RICHARD DUNCAN Obituary

Richard Eugene Duncan, 85, of Kansas City, Mo., went to be with the Lord January 14, 2013. He was born Jan. 24, 1927, in Highland Park, Ill., to Donald and Clara Grace (Young) Duncan and had four siblings. On Sept. 8, 1951, he married Geraldine Edwards. He has a BS from Middle Tennessee State University, MA and EDS degrees from George Peabody/Vanderbilt, and MPS from Loyola. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in communications during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was Director of City Development for Kansas City. After retiring he volunteered more than 10,000 hours at St. Joseph Hospital, and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Toastmasters, Knights of Columbus, VFW, More Friends, and Joy of the Lord. He enjoyed golf, genealogy, reading and traveling. He is survived by his loving wife, daughters, Suzanne and Maria, sons-in- law, Michael Norberg and Jeff Lux, grandchildren, Christopher and Katy Norberg, Stephen Norberg, Kathleen Norberg, Angela Lux, Jonathan and Sara Lux, and great-grandchildren, Paul, Anna, and Joshua. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.. Interment at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kan. No flowers. Gifts could be given in his honor to Kansas City Hospice or Right to Life at St. Thomas More. Arr.: Muehlebach Funeral Home, (816) 444-2060. Muehlebach Funeral Home & Cremations. Family Owned since 1954. 816.444.2060 www.muehlebachchapel.com

Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 20, 2013.
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Geri - I'm so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. I remember when we both worked downtown, we would walk to various downtown restaurants and eat and celebrate our birthdays together. Happy Birthday, Dick, and may God give peace to you Geri and all the family.
Love, Barbara

Barbara Beades

January 24, 2013

Will miss your laugh and smile. Your spirit remains with us. Thank you for being YOU, "Diddy" and Jay

January 24, 2013

I had the honor of knowing Dick Duncan through the Joy of the Lord, and he was always an inspiration and a beloved prayer partner. He is sorely missed.

Cindy Sweetland

January 21, 2013

Dear Geri, Suzanne, & family, Praying for the Lord's comfort for you as you grieve this great loss. I'm thankful for the privilege of having known Dick. Shalom

Nola Wood

January 21, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Duncan. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Bob

January 20, 2013

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