In Memory Of
Harold E. Vawter
1928
2015
Harold E. Vawter
June 18, 1928 — December 12, 2015
Harold E. Vawter, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. He was born June 18, 1928 in Carbondale, KS, the son of Leonard F. and Eva E. M. (Herold) Vawter.
Harold graduated from Auburn Rural High School in 1947. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard 35th Division Field Artillery Unit which was called into active duty during the Korean War. He owned and operated Vawter Sales & Service. He was a member of Philip-Billard Post No. 1650 V.F.W and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion.
Harold married Betty C. Renyer on September 10, 1949 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Harold E. (Arlana) Vawter, II, Patricia A. Dean, Bruce E. (Kelly) Vawter, Gary L. Vawter, Penny C. Frye, Brian J. (Nancy) Vawter, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Robert Vawter and Wilma Kneale and his son-in-law, Ronald Frye.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Auburn Cemetery. Harold will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2015 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601.
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Harold graduated from Auburn Rural High School in 1947. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard 35th Division Field Artillery Unit which was called into active duty during the Korean War. He owned and operated Vawter Sales & Service. He was a member of Philip-Billard Post No. 1650 V.F.W and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion.
Harold married Betty C. Renyer on September 10, 1949 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Harold E. (Arlana) Vawter, II, Patricia A. Dean, Bruce E. (Kelly) Vawter, Gary L. Vawter, Penny C. Frye, Brian J. (Nancy) Vawter, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Robert Vawter and Wilma Kneale and his son-in-law, Ronald Frye.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Auburn Cemetery. Harold will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2015 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601.
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Monday, December 14, 2015
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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