Andrew Patrick "Pat" Duggan

Andrew Patrick "Pat" Duggan, age 90, of Manhattan, died May 10, 2025.
He was born July 19, 1934, in Reading, Kansas, to John J. and Alice Wamser Duggan, the youngest of seven surviving children. When he was three years old, his family moved to California, eventually settling in Santa Rosa. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1952. He entered the Marine Corps and after three years, was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then earned an electrician's certificate.
On May 21, 1960, at Assumption Church in Reading, Kansas, he was married to Patricia Whitham. They had four children: Diane, Andrew Patrick, Jr., James Joseph, and Ronald Francis.
He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #8488, and American Legion Post 260.
His primary careers were as manager of Flint Hills Feed and Grain, and then as an owner-operator of a semi-truck leased to various companies. He was a hard worker, and after retirement, worked part-time as a delivery driver, most recently for Advance Auto Parts, working until he was 87.
Pat was a good storyteller and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed his large garden at Manhattan Community Gardens and served on their board.
He is survived by his children Diane Stumpf, Andy Duggan, and Jim Duggan and their spouses, a daughter-in-law, five grandchildren and their spouses, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and son, Ron.
The family will greet friends during a visitation on Monday May 19, 2025, from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.
A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday May 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00a.m. Tuesday May 20, 2025, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Father Leo Blasi as Celebrant. Interment with military honors will be held at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley in Manhattan.
The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Pat to the Knights of Columbus Council #8488. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com