Duane L. McConkey

Of Merritt Island, FL and Excelsior, MN Died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, March 6, 2011 after acourageous battle with cancer. Born November 12, 1938 in Storm Lake, IA to Sam and Florence McConkey. Graduated Storm Lake Public High School class of '57 and University of South Dakota '62. Duane earned his CPA certificate and worked in various financial positions for Peat Marwick Mitchell, Gamble Skogmo, C.& M. Leasing and C.H. Robinson. Duane retired in 1997 to Merritt Island, FL where he continued his lifelong love of boating with the United States Power Squadron and "Skippers" boating club. He also enjoyed days spent golfing with friends both in Minnesota and Florida. He was a charter member of Minnetonka United Methodist Church. He had a great sense ofhumor and was generous and loving with family and friends. Survived by wife of 51 years, Marcia; daughters, Tami McConkey, Rebecca McConkey and Susan (Bryan) Del Monte; grandchildren, Kirk McConkey, Kathryn and Elizabeth Del Monte; brother, Ronald (Lois) McConkey; sisters, Florine(Richard) Vick and Norma (Norman) Maynard; many nieces and nephews whom he enjoyed; other loving family including, Karen and Jack Duggan, Tom and Mariann Cole, Pat and Neil Patten. Memorial service 2 PM Sun., March 13 at Minnetonka United Methodist Church, 17611 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka. Visitation 1:30 PM. Memorials to Courage Center or the ICA Food Shelf in lieu of flowers would be preferred. Edina Chapel (952-924-4100)