William "Skeeter" Roy Duncan

William Roy “Skeeter” Duncan, 83, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at a local care center.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 19, 2021 with Reverend Jim Wilson officiating at the Bronson Shelter in Bronson, Iowa.  Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. until service time.  Private burial will be held at Graceland Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Skeeter was born September 24, 1937 in Sioux City, the son of William and Anna Mae (Crighton) Duncan.  He graduated from Bronson High School.  Skeeter married Helen Elizabeth McCurley on October 9, 1959 in Vernon, TX.  The couple made their home in Texas, Luton, Iowa, and Bronson, Iowa.  Skeeter started his career as a mechanic for Mid Con, and then worked as a mechanic for Irving Jensen for a number of years and then retired as a mechanic for Concrete Products.  Even when not working, Skeeter enjoyed using his talents as a mechanic at home and also enjoyed model trains.  

Survivors include his children:  Bryan Duncan of Ohio, Suzanne (Barry) Claus of Salix, IA, Paul (Sue) Duncan of Sioux City, and Stacey Duncan of Sioux City; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a sister Mary (Jim) Wear of Pennsylvania. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen on September 30, 2007, daughter-in-law Pat Duncan, granddaughter Linda Duncan Edwards, and a great granddaughter Jesse Edwards.