Wayne Clair Duggan Jr.

DUGGAN, WAYNE CLAIR, JR., 76, of Andover, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover.

Wayne was born on September 27, 1949, in Iola, Kansas, to Wayne Clair and Daisy Juanita (King) Duggan. Although born in Iola, he grew up in Humboldt until his family moved to Andover in the mid-1950s-back when the small town had just 128 people. Wayne loved to tell stories about those days, especially how he managed to find a cookie somewhere every day, thanks to the kindhearted "little ladies" in town who took him under their wing.

He attended Andover schools and graduated from Andover High School, where he proudly played baseball. He liked to joke that he learned to be a good hitter so he wouldn't have to run. After graduation, Wayne attended trade school in Kansas City to study auto mechanics, setting the foundation for his lifelong knack for fixing just about anything.

On January 22, 1968, Wayne married Karol Curmode, who he met at Joyland. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children-Bill, Kara, and Josh. Wayne loved being a dad and was deeply involved in their activities, coaching youth sports teams, serving as a Cub Scout Pack Leader, and cheering them on in everything they did.

Wayne worked hard throughout his life, starting with at Munn's Medical Supply, then at Augusta Hospital, and later at Cessna. He found his long-term home with K.G.&E., where he dedicated 39 years before retiring from what had become Westar Energy.

Service and community meant everything to Wayne. He loved Andover-especially "old Andover"-and gave countless hours to helping it grow and thrive. Over the years, he served as a Reserve Officer for the Andover Police Department in the 1970s, a volunteer Firefighter for Butler County Fire District #1 (which later became the Andover Fire Department), and helped launch the Butler County EMS ambulance service volunteer ambulance in Andover. Wayne also served multiple terms on the Andover City Council, including during the devastating 1991 tornado, helping lead recovery efforts.

When Karol passed away in 2005, Wayne's heart was broken, but life had more joy in store for him. The following year, he met Cindy Johannsen through a dating service, and the two quickly found a deep and genuine connection. They were married on October 14, 2006, in a heartfelt ceremony on their farm-a place that would become a source of great happiness for Wayne in his later years.

After retiring, Wayne enjoyed a full and busy life. He helped Cindy with her Sweet Adelines performances (even taking on a few small parts himself), worked around the farm, spent time mowing, reading, golfing, and delving into family genealogy. But his greatest joy came from being with his family-especially his grandchildren. He loved attending their events, teasing and joking with them, and sometimes giving them a good scare with his trademark ornery grin.

Wayne's giving spirit continued through his retirement. He was a dedicated volunteer with the Andover Historical Museum and spent over 15 years working each fall at the Applejack Pumpkin Patch, where he shared his humor, kindness, and work ethic with everyone he met.

Wayne will be remembered for his big heart, his sense of humor, his loyalty, and his lifelong devotion to family, friends, and community.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; children Bill Duggan (Kristy), Josh Duggan (Stephanie), Kara Duggan, and Chris Foskett (Stacey); grandchildren Will, Kaci, Grant, Riley, Benjamin, Luke, Nathan, Seth, Burke, and Gemma; special granddaughters Jessica and Payge; great-grandchildren Esme and Rubi; special great-granddaughters Addy and Lehna; sisters Linda Beck, Mary Evans, and Verna Abercrombie; and Cindy's beloved bird, Charlie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Daisy Duggan; his first wife, Karol; in-laws Pat and Ed Johannsen; and his best friend and brother, Mike.

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