David Ray LaDuke

David Ray LaDuke obituary, Lecompton, KS

David Ray LaDuke

Upcoming Events

Feb

11

Service

3:00 p.m.

Maple Grove Cemetery

Lecompton, KS

Feb

11

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lecompton United Methodist Church

Lecompton, KS

David LaDuke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnett Family Funeral Home - Oskaloosa on Feb. 5, 2026.
David Ray LaDuke, 68, of Lecompton, KS, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Lawrence memorial Hospital. Da vid was born July 12, 1957 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Arthur Earl and Freda Nell Wright LaDuke. He was a 1975 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School. He was a member of Operating Engineers Union Local # 101 in Topeka. He worked for Hamm's Quarries and Construction for may years retiring in 2020.

Survivors include, a daughter, Erica Griffiths, Topeka, one son, Travis LaDuke, Topeka, a sister, Sherilyn (Jim Driver) LaDuke, Lecompton, one brother, Gary LaDuke, Lecompton and four grandchildren.

A Grave Side Service will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lecompton. A Visitation Gathering will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Lecompton United Methodist Church. Memorials suggested to Lecompton Historical Society. Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa is assisting the family. barnettfamilyfh.com

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Upcoming Events

Feb

11

Service

3:00 p.m.

Maple Grove Cemetery

Lecompton, KS

Feb

11

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lecompton United Methodist Church

Lecompton, KS