June 11 1940 March 5 2023
Duane Vincent Clum, one of four sons born to Walter D. and Velda L. Clum, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Duane spent his formative years in Humboldt, Kansas, and was a graduate of Humboldt High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Kansas State University and both a masters and an education specialist from Pittsburg State University. Duane’s teaching career began at East Topeka Junior High School, but the majority of his professional career (29 ½ years) was at Neosho County Community College where he served in the classroom and in administration, retiring as Dean of Continuing Education and Community Service. Duane’s life of service was not only through his chosen profession, he completed a six-year commitment to the Kansas National Guard and was a volunteer within the community. An active member of the Chanute Kiwanis Club for 46 years, Duane was honored as a distinguished club president, recognized for 34 years perfect attendance, and named a George F. Hixon fellow. He served on the boards at Cherry Street Youth Center and at Neosho County Red Cross. In support of Red Cross programs, Duane was a 17 gallon blood donor and an emergency response volunteer, working disasters within Neosho County and responding nationally to tropical storm Allison and hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In conjunction with his membership at First United Methodist Church of Chanute, he served on the administrative council, the board of trustees, and on the finance and estate committees. He also participated on 15 mission work projects, including two in Honduras. Duane was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Lyle E. and Dwight R. Survivors include his wife Charlotte, daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Matthew Brillhart, granddaughters Hadley and Ivy, and brother Arnold N. Cremation has been requested with no services planned. Memorials have been suggested to First United Methodist Church of Chanute or Cherry Street Youth Center and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. About Us Locations Contact Us Call Us Search obituaries About Us Locations Contact Search Home Obituaries Flowers & Gifts What We Do Grief & Healing Resources Plan Ahead Obituaries Flowers & Gifts What We Do Grief & Healing Resources Plan Ahead Toggle navigation Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email Duane Vincent Clum June 11, 1940 – March 5, 2023 Duane Vincent Clum, one of four sons born to Walter D. and Velda L. Clum, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Duane spent his formative years in Humboldt, Kansas, and was a graduate of Humboldt High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree… View Obituary & Service Information Login Print The family of Duane Vincent Clum created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Hide message Obituary & Service Duane Vincent Clum, one of four sons born to Walter… View More Share a Memory Below A comforting word from you means a lot. Share a Memory Flowers & Gifts Send flowers to the Clum family. Send Flowers Tribute Wall Photos & Videos Obituary & Service + More Information Obituary for Duane Vincent Clum Duane Vincent Clum, one of four sons born to Walter D. and Velda L. Clum, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Duane spent his formative years in Humboldt, Kansas, and was a graduate of Humboldt High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Kansas State University and both a masters and an education specialist from Pittsburg State University. Duane’s teaching career began at East Topeka Junior High School, but the majority of his professional career (29 ½ years) was at Neosho County Community College where he served in the classroom and in administration, retiring as Dean of Continuing Education and Community Service. Duane’s life of service was not only through his chosen profession, he completed a six-year commitment to the Kansas National Guard and was a volunteer within the community. An active member of the Chanute Kiwanis Club for 46 years, Duane was honored as a distinguished club president, recognized for 34 years perfect attendance, and named a George F. Hixon fellow. He served on the boards at Cherry Street Youth Center and at Neosho County Red Cross. In support of Red Cross programs, Duane was a 17 gallon blood donor and an emergency response volunteer, working disasters within Neosho County and responding nationally to tropical storm Allison and hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In conjunction with his membership at First United Methodist Church of Chanute, he served on the administrative council, the board of trustees, and on the finance and estate committees. He also participated on 15 mission work projects, including two in Honduras. Duane was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Lyle E. and Dwight R. Survivors include his wife Charlotte, daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Matthew Brillhart, granddaughters Hadley and Ivy, and brother Arnold N. Cremation has been requested with no services planned. Memorials have been suggested to First United Methodist Church of Chanute or Cherry Street Youth Center and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Duane Vincent Clum please visit our Sympathy Store. © 2023 Countryside Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Made with love by funeralOne
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Death notice for the town of: Chanute, state: Kansas