In Memory Of
Vernon Siegel
Vernon Siegel
Vernon F. Siegel, 84, Topeka, passed away with family and friends at his bedside, on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Midland Hospice Care.
Vernon was born February 25, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Fredrick A. and Luella Andres Siegel. He was raised in Topeka and attended Topeka High School. He served in both the U. S. Army and U.S. Navy during World War II.
Vernon worked as a carpenter for Santa Fe Railroad and was an Ironworker Local #10. He was a foreman for B.B. Anderson Construction before retiring.
Vernon was active with the Arab Shrine where he was a member of the Provost Guard and Director's Staff. He was also a member of the Scotish Rite; Siloam Lodge #225; American Legion Post #1; and.First Assembly of God Church.
He married Evelyn A. Brown on October 8, 1946. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters; Wanda Albright, Alliance, Nebraska; Vickie Chaffee and husband, Stephen; Debby Shively and husband Kenneth; one son, Vernon F. Siegel, Jr. and wife Carmella; 14 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great great grandchildren, and his faithful canine companion, Spoons.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Siegel will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 P.M. on Friday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care Inc, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606 or the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Misouri 63131.
A special message for the family can be left online at www.PenwellGabel.com.
Vernon was born February 25, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Fredrick A. and Luella Andres Siegel. He was raised in Topeka and attended Topeka High School. He served in both the U. S. Army and U.S. Navy during World War II.
Vernon worked as a carpenter for Santa Fe Railroad and was an Ironworker Local #10. He was a foreman for B.B. Anderson Construction before retiring.
Vernon was active with the Arab Shrine where he was a member of the Provost Guard and Director's Staff. He was also a member of the Scotish Rite; Siloam Lodge #225; American Legion Post #1; and.First Assembly of God Church.
He married Evelyn A. Brown on October 8, 1946. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters; Wanda Albright, Alliance, Nebraska; Vickie Chaffee and husband, Stephen; Debby Shively and husband Kenneth; one son, Vernon F. Siegel, Jr. and wife Carmella; 14 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great great grandchildren, and his faithful canine companion, Spoons.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Siegel will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 P.M. on Friday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care Inc, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606 or the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Misouri 63131.
A special message for the family can be left online at www.PenwellGabel.com.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, October 21, 2005
6:00am - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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