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Patsy Duncan Obituary
Wingate - Patsy "Petzi" Sue (Spear) Duncan, 78, Wingate, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 4:15 a.m. following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's.
Petzi, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Attica, Indiana on June 14, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Robert Spear and Hattie (Compton) Tribby. Petzi was raised in Attica, graduating from Attica High School in 1957 and later attending Purdue University and Danville Community College.
On January 26, 1958, Petzi married Lawrence Duncan in Attica. Petzi was a devoted, hard working farm wife who just celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary. She loved raising her children on the farm and cherished spending time with all 9 grandchildren.
She leaves behind her husband, Lawrence, along with four sons, Lary Duncan, San Angelo, TX; Gary (Sandy) Duncan, Crawfordsville; David (Jill) Duncan, Wingate and Andy (Laura) Duncan, Veedersburg; a daughter, Caril (Bryan) Duncan-Weatherman, Overland Park, KS; brother, Robert E. (Sandra) Spear, Indianapolis; sister Mona Lee (Deiter) Schaller, Germany; sister Anna Kay (Carl) Heninger, Denver, CO; half-brother Edwin "Ed" (Anita) Tribby, Royal Center, IN; step-sister Rosemary "Rosie" Stitt Watts, Attica; step-brother Harold "Pooter" R. (Phyllis) Tribby, Lafayette; nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Charles E. Tribby and a step-brother, Charles "Sonny" Tribby.
Petzi was a very passionate and popular teacher who started her own preschool, Creative Concepts. She taught for 25 years. She was an outstanding cook, hobbyist photographer, flower lover and a creative quilter.
She was a generous, contributing member of her community. She was a founding member of the Fountain County Beef Fundraising Supper that continues annually; member of the Mellott Community Church; a past officer of the Indiana Beef Cattlewomen Association; member of the Indiana and National Pollette Organizations; and a member of the Sugar Creek Quilting Guild.
The family would like to take this time to thank the caregivers for providing loving assistance with Petzi.
Her favorite saying pretty well described her life: "Children, what a great way to start people."
Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Friday, March 2nd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Duane Mycroft officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 or Hopes & Promises Preschool c/o new Hope Chapel, Wingate, IN 47994. Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
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October 19, 2018
My deepest condolences to Patsy's family and friends for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this incredibly difficult time. (2 Thessalonians 2: 16)
Glenda Bates
March 2, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Petzi. I will always remember all the fun times we had in school and her bubbly personality. My prayers are with you. Glenda Maris Bates
Connie French
March 2, 2018
I will miss you Petzi. I will miss our laughs. I will miss singing with you. Most of all I will miss that deep caring heart when you thought I might be someone needing help. May you rest peacefully now for just awhile. My condolences to the Duncan family. They are precious and one of a kind. May you find comfort.
Martin & Deb Musser
February 27, 2018
Sending our sincere sympathy to the entire
Duncan family at this tough time. May your
most cherished memories comfort in the
difficult times and allow your loved one to remain
with you always. RIP, Petzi
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Judy Frazier
February 26, 2018
Lawrence & the Duncan gang..my thoughts & prayers are with you all. I am thankful for Petzi during our growing up years as a housewife, new mother, all you can think of. I knew I could call her for advice & she would be there. She will be dearly missed.
February 26, 2018
The first teacher both my children ever had I still have all the folders of precious pictures she took and made for the kids. I'm forever grateful for her love and guidance. Our deepest condolences The Runyan's. Eric Angie and preschool students Ethan and Grace (years ago). They are now 15 and 19.
Dave and Lori Barker
February 26, 2018
To the Duncan family; please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Petzi. We are thinking of you in your time of loss.
Ross Mapes
February 26, 2018
My thought and prayers are with the Duncan Family
David, Jan Guthrie
February 25, 2018
To Lawrence and the Duncan family we send thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Vic Leas
February 25, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Mike Hendrix
February 25, 2018
I will dearly miss our continuous 30 year conversation!
Chuck carol and Connie Stonebraker
February 24, 2018
Your in our thoughts and prayers Duncan
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