In Memory Of
Marla Rimel
1948
2022
Marla Rimel
November 25, 1948 — July 29, 2022
Marla Lynn Rimel, 73, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.
She was born November 25, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Sneden) Parker.
She was a proud Topeka High School graduate and went on to graduate with her Bachelors in Physical Education from Washburn University.
Marla was very athletic during her younger years. She participated in the Squid Club during high school and had a love for the water. She was anything and everything at the pool. From lifeguard to teaching swimming lessons to even the pool manager. Marla also liked bowling and bartending.
Marla loved her family tremendously. She loved her two children fiercely. She cherished family gatherings and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She would often volunteer at Mater Dei School in the cafeteria and anywhere else she was needed.
If she wasn't spending time with family, you could catch her watching her ION Television, Hawaii Five-O or eating seafood.
Marla was straightforward. She would be the first person to tell you what was on her mind and was always fun to be around. She was a strong woman. She prevailed through many hardships in her life and kept living each day to its fullest.
She was proud to work for Joy & Company. She worked there for majority of her life and up until her retirement. Even during retirement, she would come in and help on occasion. Most of what she did was self-taught.
Marla is survived by her children, Erin (Arthur) Lee and Justin (Melissa) Rimel; grandchildren, Tapanga, Tyler, Elijah, Bella, Janessa, Ashley, Emily, Ryley, Andrew, Gracie, and Ellie; great-grandchild, Rami; brother, R. Gary (Anne) Parker; sister, Jana (Allen) Joy; niece, Krista and nephews, Robert, Jason, David, Christopher, Shawn. She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10 Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. Private burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cotton O'Neil Cancer Center 1414 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a message for her family online, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born November 25, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Sneden) Parker.
She was a proud Topeka High School graduate and went on to graduate with her Bachelors in Physical Education from Washburn University.
Marla was very athletic during her younger years. She participated in the Squid Club during high school and had a love for the water. She was anything and everything at the pool. From lifeguard to teaching swimming lessons to even the pool manager. Marla also liked bowling and bartending.
Marla loved her family tremendously. She loved her two children fiercely. She cherished family gatherings and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She would often volunteer at Mater Dei School in the cafeteria and anywhere else she was needed.
If she wasn't spending time with family, you could catch her watching her ION Television, Hawaii Five-O or eating seafood.
Marla was straightforward. She would be the first person to tell you what was on her mind and was always fun to be around. She was a strong woman. She prevailed through many hardships in her life and kept living each day to its fullest.
She was proud to work for Joy & Company. She worked there for majority of her life and up until her retirement. Even during retirement, she would come in and help on occasion. Most of what she did was self-taught.
Marla is survived by her children, Erin (Arthur) Lee and Justin (Melissa) Rimel; grandchildren, Tapanga, Tyler, Elijah, Bella, Janessa, Ashley, Emily, Ryley, Andrew, Gracie, and Ellie; great-grandchild, Rami; brother, R. Gary (Anne) Parker; sister, Jana (Allen) Joy; niece, Krista and nephews, Robert, Jason, David, Christopher, Shawn. She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10 Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. Private burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cotton O'Neil Cancer Center 1414 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a message for her family online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marla Rimel, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, August 5, 2022
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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