Clifford Merle Dunnegan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pratt - Clifford Merle Dunnegan, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Harry Hynes Hospice, St. Francis in Wichita. He was born June 5, 1937 in Pratt to Clifford Louis and Flora Belle (Withers) Dunnegan. Merle married Evelyn Marie (Holmes) Dunnegan on January 7, 1956. They were married for 65 years. Merle graduated from Pratt High School in 1956. He worked as a Conductor for Rock Island Railroad for 40+ years. He was a member of the United Transportation Union. He enjoyed playing in his band, Sonny Dunnegan and the Western Playboys. He was a self taught musician that learned all by ear. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing golf, fishing, camping and gardening and watching his purple Martins in his backyard. He spent time tinkering in the shop and could fix anything. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters, Jo Lynn (Don) Lietzke of Wichita and Toni (Daniel) Bain of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Gerald (Erma) Dunnegan of Wichita, Marvin (Pat) Dunnegan of Wellington and Dennis Dunnegan of Ark City; sister, Vallie (Dan) Hesket of Haven; sister in-law, Sharlyn Dunnegan of Wichita; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Merle is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Larry Dunnegan and Garry Dunnegan; and an infant brother, Gale Dunnegan. Per Merle's request there will be no viewing and a graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt with John Hamm presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.

Clifford Merle Dunnegan

June 5, 1937 - April 13, 2021