Duylan L. VanCleave's Obituary
Duylan L. VanCleave, 89, of Moline, KS., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home. Duylan was born on January 31, 1936, in Paxton, NE, the son of Raymond Charles and Lila Mae (Beed) VanCleave.
Duylan joined the U.S. Air Force at a young age and was immediately deployed, where he got the chance to travel the world. After four years of service, he returned home and moved to Wichita, KS., where he worked for Wilko Paint, Inc. for the next 40 years.
On July 2, 1999, Duylan married Judith Belisle, and shortly thereafter they moved to Moline, KS.
Including his loving wife Judy, survivors include two nieces living in NE.
Duylan was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen, her son Mark (whom he raised from a small child), his parents, sisters, Dixie and Shirley, and a brother, Stanford.
Cremation has been requested, burial of cremains will be held at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Winfield on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Memorials have been suggested to either Harry Hynes Hospice or the Grenola Methodist Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington,, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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