James Patrick Simpler, Sr., 89, of Topeka, passed away, Sunday 2/27/2011.
Mr. Simpler retired as a Master Sergeant in the USAF having served in both WWII and Korea. He was a member of Capitol Post #1 American Legion, Philip Billard Post #1650 V.F.W., Golden Rule Lodge # 90 A.F. and A.M. and the Arab Shrine.
Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Simpler, one son, one daughter and two step sons.
Mr. Simpler will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel where the family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral ceremony will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.