Howard “Duane” McIntire, 83, of Baldwin City, KS, died Aug. 15, 2021, at Vintage Park of Baldwin City, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 am Sept. 11, 2021, at Annunciation Catholic Church, 740 N. 6th, Baldwin City, KS with a Rosary at 8:30 am. Fellowship will follow after services at the church hall until 3:00 pm. Inurnment with military honors at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Atchison, KS at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com

Duane was born Sept. 8, 1937, in Edgerton, KS to Howard Lincoln and Effie Evelyn (Gay) McIntire. He grew up in Gardner, KS and graduated from Gardner High School in 1955. Duane was the inaugural inductee into the GEHS Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 7, 2000. A multi-sport athlete at GHS, McIntire captained the 1954 and 1955 district champion basketball teams. He was also captain of the undefeated-1954 football team, however, his track and field accomplishments are legion. He won six state championships and finished second four times. He held seven school records in track in the 100-, 200-, and 440-yard dashes, the shotput, and discus.

Upon graduation, McIntire played football and ran track at the University of Kansas and Emporia State University. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Emporia State Teachers College.  Duane served in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam Era and played on the Army Football and Track Team. He married Barbara Grame on Dec. 30, 1969 in Olathe, KS. Duane was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church, Lions Club and the American Legion all of Baldwin, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Sue McKaig. Duane is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home; children: Matthew McIntire and girlfriend Karen, Baldwin City, KS, Guy (Tracy) McIntire, Perry, KS, Bart (Brendon) McIntire, Paola, KS, Shari (Shyton), Oklahoma City, OK; siblings: Shirley Rains, San Diego, CA, Evelyn (John) Hess; twins: David Jo McIntire, Linn Valley, KS and Diana Joan McIntire, Gardner, KS and twelve grandchildren. “Best Dad Ever” – We Love and will Miss You.