Rev. Clair E. Duwe, 79, of Anthony, KS, went to his Heavenly home on March 5, 2024 after a long, faith filled life.

Clair fought a long, hard fight after suffering a stroke ten years ago so even in his family's sadness they are celebrating as they know Clair has been made whole again.

Clair was born on September 28, 1944 to Herbert and Izola Duwe in Caldwell, KS.  After Clair graduated from Anthony High in 1962, he went on to study ministry at Central Bible College in Springfield, MO.

Clair enlisted with the United States Air Force April 1964 and served in the Vietnam War.

Clair became an ordained minister on May 8, 1974.  His biggest passion in life was serving our Lord and Savior, telling others about Him, and faithfully serving Him every day of his life.  Clair ministered with the Assemblies of God for 33 years.  He later continued his ministry in a nondenominational church.

Clair married Rita Livings September 23, 1966 in Biloxi, Mississippi while he was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base.  Clair and Rita went on to have three children, Chris, Tamara "Tammy" and Teresa "Terry."

January 28, 2000, Clair married Wynalie Barnes, her children and family loved Clair as their own.

Clair's second passion in life was farming with his father.  They spent many years on the family farm in Freeport, KS.  They also spent just as much time talking about the God they both were so passionate about.

Clair was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Izola Duwe, as well as his paternal and maternal grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Wynalie Duwe; children: Chris Duwe, Tammy (Dusty) Messier, Terry (Ray) Ziegler; grandchildren: Jarod (Britta) Duwe, Zach Duwe, Josie (Dalton Benson) Duwe, Blake (Brittney) Messier, Brittney (Jase) Houchin, Bryce (Ella Riggs) Messier, Cassy Ziegler, Brady Ziegler; great-grandchildren: Colt Duwe, Creed Benson, Ryker Messier; sister, Alta (Hans-Jurgen) Krisch; brother, David (Teresa) Duwe; along with many other family members and friends who loved him dearly.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Freeport Presbyterian Church with Pastor Ron Eden officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Freeport Cemetery.  The family invites everyone to join them following the graveside for food and fellowship at the church.

Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Prairie Rose Funeral Home in Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Freedom Gates Boys Ranch and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.  Clair had dreamt for many years of running a boy's ranch to help raise strong men with strong faith.  What a great way to honor Clair by supporting a ministry close to his heart.