Wayne W. Duncan

Wayne W. Duncan, passed away at age 89 on March 20, 2024 at Bethany Pointe Legacy.  Wayne was born and raised on a farm in Swayzee, Indiana on August 5, 1934 to the late William and Alma Mae (Leming) Duncan.

Wayne was one of 9 siblings.  He played basketball for the Swayzee Speedkings and was inducted into the Grant County Sports Hall of Fame.  He went on to play division 1 basketball at Mississippi State University.  He graduated from MSU and was a 2 year starter for the Bulldogs.  Wayne then spent 2 years in the U.S. Army at Ft. Lee Virginia.  Wayne went on to marry his loving wife Jane Koldyke of Marion, IN in May of 1957, and were married 48 years and raised 4 children.  He worked for Beneficial Finance Company for 26 years, then retired from Star Financial Bank after 14 years.  Wayne also enjoyed his hobbies of playing the piano and the guitar.  He even loved watching his sports, especially basketball.  Wayne loved nothing more than his family and spending as much time with them as possible.

Wayne is survived by his children, Steven (Mary) Duncan, Lori (Jim) Hmurovich, Brad (Jill) Duncan, and Curt (Christy) Duncan; sister, Rebecca Nester; grandchildren, Allison (Josh) Green, Hillary (Will) Robbie, Catherine (Mike) Adler, David (Cate) Hmurovich, Christopher (Erika) Hmurovich, Sarah Hmurovich, Ethan Duncan, Rachel Duncan, and Chelsie (Peter) Booker; 11 great-grandchildren; special friend, Sandy Jones and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jane Duncan; his parents, William And Alma Duncan; brothers, Edward Duncan, Homer Duncan, and John Duncan; sisters, Ruth Sparks, Orpha Jones, Martha Parrish, and Mary Pattison.

Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory, 515 E. 53rd St., Anderson, IN, 46013.  The funeral service will begin at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the funeral home.  Burial will be at East Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protection League, 613 Dewey St, Anderson, IN 46016 .  Services have been entrusted to Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home.