Dr. Robert C Duncan

1926 - 2021  (94 years)

• Name	Robert C Duncan
  Title	Dr.
  Born	31 Dec 1926	Oakland, Alameda County, California
  Gender	Male
  Died	23 Jan 2021	Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
  Person ID	I30233	Rossville
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2022

  
  

  Father	Thomas C Duncan
  Mother	Mary I LaPorte Duncan
  Family ID	F8624	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Alma J Herald Duncan
  Married	28 Aug 1951	Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
  Children	1. Margaret Duncan Carte   2. Catherine Duncan Sandate   3. Janis Duncan Smith
  Last Modified	6 Feb 2022 22:27:47
  Family ID	F8625	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Duncan, Robert C. Dr. Robert C. Duncan Wichita- Dr. Robert C. Duncan, 94, passed away on January 23, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor, Wichita, KS. He was born December 31, 1926, in Oakland, CA, the son of Thomas C. and Mary I (LaPorte) Duncan. Robert graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland, OR. After high school Robert was drafted into the United States Army during WWII in 1945 and was honorably discharged after the war in 1946. He then served in the National Guard for four years. After WWII he attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR., where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He also received his Master of Theology at University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and his PHD in Theology at University of Edinburgh Scotland School of Divinity. On August 28, 1951 he married Alma J. Herald in Portland, OR. Robert was a Presbyterian Minister in Independence, OR., Albany, OR., Kennewick, WA., Auburn and Wakarusa, KS. After retirement, he continued pulpit preaching for many Kansas churches. He was a member of the Rotary Club and was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church USA. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Alma. Survivors include his daughters, Margaret (James) Carte, Catherine (Edward) Sandate both of Wichita, KS., and Janis (Steven) Smith of Denver, CO.; and grandchildren, Allison (John) Emerson, DeVeaux Carte, Thomas Sandate, Gregory Sandate, Ian Smith and Nigel Smith. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Heart and Soul Hospice of Wichita and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502.

  
  

• Notes

  He was a fill-in pastor at Delia and Rossville Presbyterian churches for a few years. [Note from Judy Lundin]