Duane Ora Casteel
December 13, 1954 - February 6, 2021
December 13, 1954 – February 6, 2021 Duane Ora Casteel, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 6, 2021, with his wife, Rita, by his side. Duane was born in Independence, Missouri on December 13, 1954 to Dorothy Casteel and Jasper Casteel. Duane attended Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. He joined the Air Force in 1972, serving in the Vietnam War. After serving in the Air Force, he attended college at UMKC 4 years. He worked as a computer programmer/analyst throughout his career, retiring from Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas. After retiring, Duane and his wife, Rita, moved back to their home in Blue Springs, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Dorothy Casteel, a brother, Leroy Casteel, and a sister, Nicki Snorgrass. He is survived by his wife, Rita Casteel, two daughters, Melissa Casteel and Jennifer D’Antonio, a brother, Gerald Casteel, 2 nieces, Catherine Snorgrass and Kristin McKee, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A family service will be held at a later date.
December 13, 1954 – February 6, 2021 Duane Ora Casteel, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 6, 2021, with his wife, Rita, by his side. Duane was born in Independence, Missouri on December 13, 1954 to Dorothy... View Obituary & Service Information