Donald Duane Dix

Early morning on May 18 th, 2020 Donald ‘Don’ Duane Dix passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on November 8 ^th , 1936 in Burdick, KS the son of Nina Mae Revo and Philip Sheridan Dix. Don grew up on rural farm where he and his six siblings acquired their work ethics. Don told many stories of his youth. One story Don told was listening to the B-24 airplanes at the Herington airbase take off and fly over their farm house. Don’s love of airplanes spanned his entire life time.

Don attended elementary school in a one room school house with his siblings. Don graduated from Burdick High School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956. Don was on active duty in the Air Force until 1960 and Air Force Reserves until 1962 as a radio electronic specialist. After the Air Force Don started a lifetime career with the Federal Aviation Administration that spanned 45 years.

Don met the love of his life Linda Marie Biehler in 1963 and in 1964 they married in Herington, KS. Don and Linda were blessed with three children and enjoyed a happy and full life for those 56 blissful years together.

Don lived a very blessed life and during his lifetime touched so many li ves. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  During his retirement he spent many hours volunteering at hospice, Lyon Co. Senior Sheriff Patrol, and several other organizations.

Don was a member of the American Legion, involved with the American Legion Post 5 honor guard and taught American flag etiquette to youth.

Don loved the outdoors. He was a conservationist of the land and enjoyed all animals. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and proudly passed this love of the outdoors to his children and grandchildren.

Don was a believer. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church .

Don is survived by his wife, Linda Marie of Emporia, KS; his children Kevin (Annette) Dix, of Manhattan, KS; Donna (Mike) Uhl, of Admire, KS; Danica (Scott) Case, of Reading, KS; and his beloved grandchildren Philip, Fionna, Krista, Attie, Trinity and Rope. Don was proceeded in death by his beloved Yorkie ‘Muffy’.

In light of the COVID-19 regulations, cremation and a private graveside service is planned.  A funeral mass will be announced at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hand in Hand Hospice, 1201 West 12 ^th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 or American Legion - Post 5, 2921 W 12th, Emporia, KS 66801 .