MELVERN, Kan. – Duane Daniel Falley, 63, of Victoria, Kan., died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Melvern, Kan., at his farm where he and his wife, Lynda, planned to retire. He was born Feb. 22, 1963, in Quinter, Kan., 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 in 1998.
On July 31, 1999, Duane was united in marriage to Lynda (Howard) Falley, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, in Victoria. The couple would share more than 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; parents, Warren and Patricia (Younger) Falley; and 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; a stepdaughter, Shelley Kimball, of Holden, Mo.; a sister, Diane Overton; a niece, Nicole Ferrell; six grandsons, Hunter McCullough and Lance McCullough of Manhattan, Kan., and Dylan Kimball, Lane Kimball, Ethan Kimball, and Tristan Kimball, of Richmond, Kan.; and great-grandchild, Macey Jude McCullough.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 325 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, Kan. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Highland Cemetery, Highland, Kan. A rosary will be recited 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays, Kan., followed by a visitation 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.
