Jack E. Anderson

Jack E. Anderson, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at a Topeka care facility. He was born on March 28, 1928 in Topeka, the son of Frank O. and Lola Shanley Anderson. He graduated from Topeka High School . He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from July 16, 1945 - May 19, 1952. During the Korean War, he was awarded the Purple Heart / Combat Wounded. He then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Kansas. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad as an engineer for many years before retiring. He enjoyed traveling and KU football. Jack married Lydia Matyak on June 9, 1955 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include his twin brother, Robert Anderson and wife, Sue of Topeka, his brother-in-law, Paul F. Matyak of Delia and many nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Hauschild in 1994. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Entombment will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Jack will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th St., Ste 100, Topeka, KS 66614.