Duane Falley

Duane Daniel Falley, 63, of Victoria, KS died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Melvern, Kansas at his farm where he and his wife Lynda planned to retire.

He was born February 22, 1963 in Quinter, KS the son of Warren and Patricia (Younger) Falley.  He received a Lucky High School diploma and graduated from Manhattan Area Technical College with a welding degree. He would then move to Victoria, KS in 1998.

On July 31, 1999 Duane was united in marriage to Lynda (Howard) Falley at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, KS. The couple would share over 26 years of loving marriage.

Duane worked as a welder for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years before retiring. He loved being outside and was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He also had a passion for gardening. During his life he belonged to both Hays and Lyndon Lions Clubs, the Victoria Knights of Columbus, and the Allied Federation. 

Duane also was a huge sports fan, often watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State University football games. He also frequented NASCAR events and he was overjoyed when he met Dale Earnhardt Jr. Duane was also a fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Most of all, Duane had a heart of gold and was protective of his loved ones, especially his grandkids. At work, Duane will be remembered for being a hard worker and very loyal.  

He was preceded in death by twin sons, Daniel and Samuel Falley; his parents, Warren and Patricia (Younger) Falley; and his grandparents, Michael and Mary Ann (Augustine) Younger and Daniel and Dorothy Falley; and in-laws, Patrick and Janet Howard.  

He is survived by his wife, Lynda Falley; one step daughter, Shelley Kimball of Holden, MO; one sister, Diane Overton; one niece, Nicole Ferrell; six grandsons, Hunter McCullough and Lance McCullough of Manhattan, KS, Dylan Kimball, Lane Kimball, Ethan Kimball, and Tristan Kimball of Richmond, KS; and a great grandchild, Macey Jude McCullough.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 408 S. Cedar Street, Ottawa, KS 66067.  Burial will follow the service at 3:30 p.m. at Highland Cemetery, 1740 Denmark Road, Highland, KS 66035.  A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays, KS 67601 followed by a visitation from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made out to St. Jude’s Hospital and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.

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