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Obituary- Melvin, Duane 1

Duane G. “Blackie” Melvin
Duane Gene Melvin, 86, Topeka, died Sat., Jan. 26, 2013, at his home. He was born May 4, 1926, at Topeka, the son of Glen C. and Manila M. (Stock) Melvin. His parents and brother, Dean, preceded him in death. He graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University. Duane served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He taught and coached at Meriden High School, Emmett High School, Robinson High School, Rossville High School, Northern Hills Jr. High School, and Seaman High School. Blackie coached football, girls’ basketball, and baseball. The Kansas Coaches Association recognized him for winning over 400 basketball games. He retired in 1988 after 38 years. He continued to substitute teach for another 22 years. Duane was a member of the KNEA, Moose Lodge # 555, and Topeka North Post # 400 of the American Legion. He was married to Julia G. Wells on Oct. 11,1952, at Topeka. She preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2002. Surviving are his children: Diane L. Melvin of Austin, TX, Donna D. Kirkwood (Chris) of Topeka, Douglas G. Melvin (Debbie) of Denton, and Duane "Scott” Melvin of Noblesville, IN; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Thurs., Jan. 31, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Interment in Rochester Cemetery. Duane will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wed., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Duane G/ Melvin Memorial Fund c/o Seaman High School, 4850 NV Rochester Road, Topeka, KS 66617. To leave a special message for the family online, visi twww.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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