Duane E. File was born February 26, 1924 to Joe and Mabel Stilley File on the same section where he lived his entire life. He departed this life of 85 years on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas.
On September 8, 1946 he married Bonnie J. Eldringhoff at the home of her parents in Beloit. Three children, Dan, Dee Ann and Judy, were born to this union.
Bud and Bonnie were fortunate to spend nearly sixty-three years of life together, always working and enjoying their lives together. Together, they grieved over the deaths of their two lovely daughters Dee Ann Meschke and Judy Baird.
He loved farming; it was his life. He was very successful in his livestock and farming operations and always provided well for his family and he was very proud of their accomplishments.
In addition to his daughters, Bud was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors are his wife Bonnie of the home; one son Dan File and wife Marcia of Beloit; sons-in-law Larry Meschke of Garden City, Ken Baird of Downs; one sister Josephine Hartman and husband Charles of Beloit; one brother Miles File of Beloit; grandchildren Joe File, Julie Carson, Jennie File, Molly Meschke, Jeb Meschke, Kaleb Baird and Addie Baird; great grandchildren Caleb Carson, Samantha Carson, Dani Carson, Maddison File, and Marley File.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Glenn Fogo officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mr. File died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Mitchell County Hospital. Survivors are his wife Bonnie of the home, one son Dan File of Beloit, one sister Josephine Hartman of rural Beloit, one brother Miles File of Beloit; sons-in-law Larry Meschke of Garden City, Ken Baird of Downs; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church, Mitchell County Historical Society or the Mitchell County Hospital Renovation Fund. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the McDonald Funeral Home.