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Richard McGee Obituary
He was born on August 22, 1941 in Spearville, the son of Virgil and Arline (Herman) McGee. Duane spent his childhood in Dodge City and attended Sacred Heart Grade School. He also graduated from St. Mary of the Plains High School and then graduated from St. Mary of the Plains College with a degree in Chemistry and Mathematics. He studied for his Masters degree at Emporia State in Physical Science. On April 27, 1963 he married Patty Reinert from Ensign, in Dodge City, at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Duane taught at Ensign High School for 16 years and Cimarron High School for 14 years. He taught Chemistry, Physics, Computers, Analytical Geometry and various other Math & Science classes. He enlightened countless students lives in the maths & sciences. He retired after 30 years of teaching and was currently employed at Dodge City Concrete.
Duane was a dedicated family man with 4 children and 8 grandchildren who were always tickled to get a text or video from grandpa! He had lots of friends he enjoyed. Duane loved to garden and was a wheat and milo farmer for 55 years. Duane was also an avid golfer and was always happy when he got a hole in one.
Duane is survived by his loving wife, Patty of the home; 3 daughters and 1 son, Michelle Blubaugh and husband Patrick of Inyokern, California; Cammy Uehling and husband Brennan of Hays, Kansas; Michael McGee and wife Chankrusna of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and Christa Roy and husband Dave of Dodge City. Grandchildren are Austin, Audry, and Adison of California; Blake, Morgan and Jenna of Hays; and Dylan and Brandon of Dodge City. He is also survived by four sisters and 1 brother, Doris Gleckler and husband Ralph of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mary Harper and husband Bob of Lincoln, Nebraska; Lee McGee and husband Carlos Cardosa of Bend, Oregon; Kevin McGee and wife Kim of Tucson, Arizona and Barbara Zuzelski and husband Paul (Z) of Syracuse, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Vigil Service will be at 7:00 pm Friday, December 29, 2017 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 901 Central Ave., Dodge City. Please join us to celebrate the life of Duane at 10:00 am Saturday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City, with Fr. Wesley Schawe presiding. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. A luncheon will be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe following burial. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.
The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund or the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.
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January 4, 2018
Patty and family,
I was saddened to hear about Duane's passing. I remember how much fun my algebra class had, so many years ago, giving him grief and making him laugh (most of the time, anyway). He was such a huge part of the community and all-around great guy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that I'm thinking of you and wishing you peace. May your many wonderful memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead.
With love and sympathy,
Rita Wagner
Mac McInteer
December 28, 2017
Patty,
Very sorry to hear about my old friend, Duane.
We had some great times together...on the golf course and across the gin rummy table.
Sorry we won't be able to make it back for the funeral.
Take good care of yourself, and please know that Carolyn and I will be thinking of you.
Judy McDaniel
December 28, 2017
My sympathies to you, Patty and families. You are in my prayers for, strength, comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Judy McDaniel
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