Sacramento, California
1930 - 2017
Charlie Duncan was born on May 4, 1930 in a white house on Pennsylvania Avenue in Fair Oaks, California to Reta and Marvin David Duncan. He passed peacefully, in Carmichael, only a few miles from that house, on January 17, 2017. The youngest of five children, he was preceded in death by siblings...
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Dear Mrs Duncan and Family,
My sincerest condolences to you on your loss.
The Cap'n Delta show with Mr Duncan will always be one of my fondest childhood memories! I loved watching the show. I was gratified to hear that Mr Duncan was a Sacramento History Center docent, it
made me admire him even more as I consider myself a student of Sacramento History.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Keller
February 25, 2017 | Sacramento, CA
My condolences for Mr. Duncan's family. Although I don't remember him well, I do remember getting to go to work with my dad and being on his Cap'n Delta show. The best part is when he let me sit in the Captain's seat. He always had treats, too - those cheese and peanut butter crackers and a bottle of coke! I'm confident his love for his family will live on, and hope you find comfort in that knowledge during this difficult time.
Amy Cleveland
January 31, 2017 | Sacramento, CA
My condolences to the Duncan family. And my appreciation for his detail to my family history at the Sacramento History Center.
Adair McClatchy
January 28, 2017 | San Francisco, CA
Especially for Craig: My nephew Glen sent the Bee article about your Dad. It's obvious he had a wonderful lifetime of caring and sharing. I'll be thinking of you during the memorial service, hoping that many happy memories will help to bring comfort to you and your family.
June Cole (Redding, CA)
January 27, 2017
Very sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. I have very fond memories of his kindness and infectious sense of humor. He had a generous heart and never seemed to hesitate to share his enthusiasm and love of life. He was an inspiration and role model for us kids at Northminster.
Pete Balding
January 24, 2017 | Helsinki, Finland
Enjoy the next adventure
Chris McCalla
January 23, 2017 | Ellerslie, GA
Our deepest sympathies to the Duncan family. I got to know Charlie while we were training to be docents at the then Sacramento History Center. He was instrumental in getting this program off the ground, and was highly regarded by staff and volunteers for his friendly nature, and deep knowledge of local history. Just the other night at the Levi Strauss book signing I looked at the facade from the old Sacramento Bee building, and the printing presses on display and thought the Sacramento...
Tony Lederer
January 23, 2017 | Sacramento, CA
Captain Delta! There were several after school cartoon shows like Skipper Stu, Capt. Sacto, and Captain Delta. He had a very comforting manner about him that made me choose his show.
Mark Leyva
January 23, 2017 | Sonora, CA
Rest in peace Captain Delta #2 Thanks for all the good memories as a child.
Tom S
January 23, 2017 | Sacramento, CA