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Duane Douglas Bales

April 3, 1968 — November 19, 2021

Duane Douglas “Doug” Bales, age 53, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.He was born April 3, 1968 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of R. Wayne Bales and Sharon (Gill) Bales Allen.

Doug grew up in Ozark, Missouri and moved to Homestead Florida for his senior year of high school. Upon graduation he joined The United States Marine Corps and went through boot camp at Paris Island, SC. Doug served honorably in Hawaii for his tour of duty, training in basic electronics, attaining the rank of Corporal before his active duty discharge. He continued his start in electronics as a journeyman electrician and estimator for commercial electronics firms in Ohio. He returned home to Missouri as Chief Estimator and Supervisor @ Faith Technologies. He spent his active time riding his Harley with his brother and friends.

Doug is survived by his parents, step-mom Kat Bales, his sister Melanie Bales Gross, his brother Aaron and wife Sandra Bales, his daughters Kara and Karli Schuch and three grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Funeral will be Monday, November 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm with full military honors at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.

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