Arthur Duane "Duane" McAtee

Arthur Duane "Duane" McAtee obituary, Hiawatha, IA

Arthur Duane "Duane" McAtee

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12

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Solon United Methodist Church

122 North West Street, Solon, IA

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12

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122 North West Street, Solon, IA

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Arthur McAtee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service - Iowa City on Mar. 5, 2026.
Obituary of Arthur Duane McAtee

Duane McAtee, age 81 longtime resident of the Solon – North Liberty area died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa.

Services celebrating Duane's life will be held at 6pm Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Solon United Methodist Church, where there will be a time of visitation from 3 pm until services on Thursday. A light reception will follow. Burial at a later date at the Troy Mills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial donations can be made in Duane's honor to Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. To share a thought, memory or condolence with his family please visit the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com.

HIs family includes his sons, Ron McAtee, Dustin McAtee and his wife, Alissa; two grandchildren, Myla Pierce (Tina) and Shane McAtee (Kerstin); special family, Karla Cole (Ken) and their family; sisters-in-law, Marge McAtee and Shirley McAtee; brothers-in-law, Ed Osborn and Floyd Studt (Kris); and many other family and friends.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd & Ina McAtee; wife, Anna; Sisters, Sharon Osborn and Rita McCartney; brothers, Ronald, Gary, Larry, and Jerry McAtee.

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Melissa Burdock

Yesterday

I'm sorry to hear of Duane's passing. He was always so pleasant and fun to be around. He knew how to charm all the guests and staff/vendors at Back Porch Pickers and always brought out smiles. Rest well.

Mary White

March 5, 2026

Ron and Dustin. So sorry for your loss. I will miss his jokes and laughter. RIP my friend.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Solon United Methodist Church

122 North West Street, Solon, IA

Send Flowers

Mar

12

Memorial service

6:00 p.m.

Solon United Methodist Church

122 North West Street, Solon, IA

Send Flowers