SALINA – Duane B. Lindsay, 87, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born May 1, 1934, in Grinnell, KS to George A. and Eva (Bennett) Lindsay.

Duane married Maxine L. (Tomanek) on October 1, 1966, and they happily celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year. Maxine and Duane lived in Hays, KS for 47 years where they became members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. They moved to Salina in 2013 and joined the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.

He was past commander of VFW Post 9076 in Hays and a very proud member of their VFW Honor Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine; one sister, Ann; stepson Charlie Rupp (Mary Lou); four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Char, two brothers and six sisters.

Duane chose cremation with placement of his ashes in the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas during a private family ceremony. Military honors will be presented by the Hays VFW Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in care of Ryan Mortuary.