In Memory Of
Gerald Tolin
Gerald Tolin
Gerald L. "Jerry" Tolin, 87, of Topeka, passed away on December 31, 2005, at Westwood Manor, Topeka following a long illness with Alzheimer's. He was born at Soldier, KS, April 6, 1918, son of George and Mayme (Cox) Tolin.
At the age of two, Gerald and his family moved to a farm near Hoyt, KS, where he grew up. Gerald graduated from Hoyt High School and attended Strickler's Business College. Later, he worked at Kaw Valley Produce Co. for over 50 years. Gerald was a member of the HIghland Park United Methodist Church.
On October 7, 1944, he married Mary J. Tew at Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Rick Tolin and wife, Jane, of Haven, KS; a granddaughter, Angie Goodrich and husband Matt, Topeka; and a grandson, Matthew Tolin, Manhattan, KS. Gerald was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Tolin, who died on January 12, 2003; and by a sister, Lorene Williamson. Additional survivors include a brother, Joyce E. Tolin, Topeka; and two sisters, Ferne Morse, Topeka, and Vivian Parr, Rossville. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive whom Jerry loved dearly.
Mr. Tolin will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 S.E. Michigan Ave., Topeka, KS 66605, or to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th Street, Ste. 20, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
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Michael Sheetz
At the age of two, Gerald and his family moved to a farm near Hoyt, KS, where he grew up. Gerald graduated from Hoyt High School and attended Strickler's Business College. Later, he worked at Kaw Valley Produce Co. for over 50 years. Gerald was a member of the HIghland Park United Methodist Church.
On October 7, 1944, he married Mary J. Tew at Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Rick Tolin and wife, Jane, of Haven, KS; a granddaughter, Angie Goodrich and husband Matt, Topeka; and a grandson, Matthew Tolin, Manhattan, KS. Gerald was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Tolin, who died on January 12, 2003; and by a sister, Lorene Williamson. Additional survivors include a brother, Joyce E. Tolin, Topeka; and two sisters, Ferne Morse, Topeka, and Vivian Parr, Rossville. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive whom Jerry loved dearly.
Mr. Tolin will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 S.E. Michigan Ave., Topeka, KS 66605, or to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th Street, Ste. 20, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
Account# 0030410
Michael Sheetz
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
5:30 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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