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John "Kenneth" Duncan

August 18, 1930 ~ November 23, 2015 (age 85) 85 Years Old
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Message from Art Skantz
December 4, 2015 4:29 PM
For those of us who worked for him at Johnson Wax, he was nicknamed "The Chairman", a name given out of respect for his decisive leadership. Ken & I became known as Group IV when we were developing Edge shaving gel, a revolutionary product that became the market leader. Our secretary Carol became the third member of our unique group. Before he died, I reminded Ken of some anecdotes while we were developing Edge. We traveled each Monday night to NYC, had dinner and meetings with the ad agency and returned each Tuesday for a year and a half. We made over 75 trips together during which time we addressed and solved the world's problems. This closeness led to my wife Marilynn becoming close friends with Ginny and to our children with the Duncan children. During the next near half century, we remained the closest of friends, along with the Daniels who had the added advantage of being from Michigan and Michigan State.
Marilynn and I are sorry we can't see Ken off tomorrow with the family, but our thoughts will be there and both Ken and Ginny will always have a special place in our hearts and memories as they will also be with our children.

Good bye, Ken, Art
candle beige
A candle was lit by Walt and Sheila Collins on December 4, 2015 10:50 AM
Message from Charles Billante
December 1, 2015 11:52 AM
It was a pleasure getting to know Ken through having lunch and dinner with him and my friends Stu and Mary Ellen Kollar. He always was very knowledgeable about many different things and had a great humorous approach to our conversations.

He will be missed!
Message from Daryl lombardi
November 29, 2015 12:55 PM
I am a member of Sunday poets in cleveland Ohio area. Ken's writing was often very funny and always insightful. He was always warm and interesting.it was a pleasure to know him. Sorry to hear of his passing. Wish you peace.
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