Duane A. Denton, 72, of Haven, died January 8, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1948, in Joplin, Missouri, to Jesse and Thelma (Darnell) Denton.
Duane graduated from Circle High School, followed by a nursing degree from the St. Francis School of Nursing, a master’s degree in music from Friends University, and Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. He worked as a registered nurse, a pastor, and a musician. Duane was passionate about music, including guitar and singing. He belonged to the Singing Quakers. Duane also enjoyed fishing, golf, and motorcycles. He pastored Bible Pathways Fellowship, in Yoder.
On May 29, 1969, Duane married Vicki Davis. Together they had two daughters. They later divorced.
On February 12, 2011, he married Peggy Ryan on “the farm”, in Haven.
Duane is survived by wife, Peggy Denton, Haven; daughters, Shannon Dunn (Matt), Hutchinson, Stacy Case (Jeff), Haven; grandchildren, Dane Gardner, Nate Gardner, Raegan Case, and Kylee Dunn; and a loving step-family in Iowa and Wisconsin, Clarence and Pauline Hansel, Nathan Mormann (Kelly), Nicole Backes (Joe), Danielle Ryan (Kevin), Shelby Backes (Tim); and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Ann Cromley; and brother-in-law, Charles Cromley.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. To view memorial service online, the link will be available in Duane’s obituary at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice or the American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.