In Memory Of
Leland E. Chandler
1931
2015
Leland E. Chandler
June 8, 1931 — January 3, 2015
Leland E. Chandler, Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015.
He was born June 8, 1931 near Seneca, Kansas, the son of Harlan E. and Breta (Ford) Chandler. His family moved to Topeka when he was in early childhood. He graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University. Leland was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving during the Korean War. He was employed by Fleming Foods for 38 years, retiring in 1994.
Leland was a member of Lowman United Methodist, the American Legion Capitol Post No. 1 and Teamsters Local 696 where he was Secretary Treasurer for 16 years.
On December 31, 1961 he married Mary Quick. She preceded him in death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Chandler.
In March 2002, he married Nadine Kneedler. She survives. Also surviving, his children, Robert Chandler, Springfield, MO and Gail Chandler, Rossville, KS; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two sisters, Roberta Bergquist, Topeka and Jean Evans, Safford, AZ.
Memorial services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Lowman United Methodist Church, 4000 Drury Lane, Topeka. Private inurnment will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lowman United Methodist or Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas, Topeka, KS 66608 or to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born June 8, 1931 near Seneca, Kansas, the son of Harlan E. and Breta (Ford) Chandler. His family moved to Topeka when he was in early childhood. He graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University. Leland was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving during the Korean War. He was employed by Fleming Foods for 38 years, retiring in 1994.
Leland was a member of Lowman United Methodist, the American Legion Capitol Post No. 1 and Teamsters Local 696 where he was Secretary Treasurer for 16 years.
On December 31, 1961 he married Mary Quick. She preceded him in death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Chandler.
In March 2002, he married Nadine Kneedler. She survives. Also surviving, his children, Robert Chandler, Springfield, MO and Gail Chandler, Rossville, KS; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two sisters, Roberta Bergquist, Topeka and Jean Evans, Safford, AZ.
Memorial services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Lowman United Methodist Church, 4000 Drury Lane, Topeka. Private inurnment will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lowman United Methodist or Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas, Topeka, KS 66608 or to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Leland E. Chandler, please visit our flower store.
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