Terry Holmer

Terry Holmer, 52, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Terry was born September 17, 1959, in Topeka, son of Richard and Marjory (Atherly) Holmer. Terry graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and Allen County Community College. He worked for Payless Shoe Source for almost thirty years, and Mission Township Road Department for four years. Terry married Marsha Dunn-Haukenberry in 1988. He loved to play softball and being "Papa" to his grandchildren. Terry was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.

Terry is survived by his wife, Marsha; daughter, Summer Holmer, Roeland Park, KS; stepchildren, Amy (Steven) Howley and Travis (Rachelle) Haukenberry; three grandchildren, Jordon, Jacob, and Jenna; parents, Richard and Marjory Holmer, Topeka; brothers, Brad (Teresa) Holmer, Silver Lake, and Shawn (Michelle) Holmer, Topeka, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church, 3509 Burlingame Road, Topeka. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. Terry will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2011, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Cotton-O'Neil Cancer Center, c/o Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.