Duane Kibby
October 09, 2010
Duane Kibby, 74, passed away the morning of October 9, 2010 at Trinty Center at Luther Park of complications associated with Alzheimer’s.
Duane was born in Lohrville, Iowa in 1936 to Wilma and Russell Kibby and was the oldest of five children. He helped raise his family on ten acres in Polk City for 37 years.
An Iowa State University graduate, Duane had a distinguished career as a write, editor and videographer. He was active in many organizations, including Shrine, Kiwanis and the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 plus years, Erma; daughter, Sherri Sansgaard (Eric) and their children Ryan and Kayla; son, Craig Kibby (Kristie) and their sons, Keith and Kyle; son, Tom Kibby (Barbara) and their daughters, Katie and Kelsey; brothers Bill and Bob Kibby and sister Barb Coffie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Wilda Mae Coleman.
Duane’s body has been donated to science, and a Memorial Service has been planned at West Des Moines UMC, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, on Saturday, October 23, at 10:00 am with a church lunch following.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Za Ga Zig Shrine or to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
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Doug & Deb Troxel
10/15/2010
We are sending our condolences to the family also. Duane was a first cousin. My mother Helen was older sister to his father Russell Kibby.
My earliest memories of Duane were when we visited the family farm, south of Lohrville. Duane and his four siblings (Bill, Bob, Wilda and Barb) did farm chores like I did. Growing up on a farm is becoming a rare experience these days.
Although we may have drifted apart these past decades, I have many memories of Duane and Erma, all fond.
Douglas & Deborah Troxel
Hang and Kristin Nong
10/15/2010
Our condolences Erma and the Duane Kibby family. God Bless you all! We'll miss Duane dearly. We'll fondly remember his many kindnesses and happy disposition at all times!
Hang and Kristin Nong (daughter of Doug Troxel, son of Helen Kibby)
Urbandale, IA
Vicki (Wright) Bertagnolli
10/11/2010
I grew up in Polk City and remember Duane when I was a young child. I just wanted to send my sympathy to the family. Sorry to hear of his passing.