John Rehm obituary: John Rehm's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
John Herschel Rehm
1927 - 2024
In Memory Of
John Herschel Rehm
1927 - 2024
John Herschel Rehm, 96, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.
He was born March 19, 1927, in Hurdland, Missouri, the son of John Simon and Pearl Mae (Winer) Rehm. He graduated from Kirksville Senior High School on May 18, 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946, briefly serving in World War II.
John was employed by several railroads for over 30 years, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Rehm was a lifelong member of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Illinois - Jerusalem Temple Lodge Number 90.
John married Juanita Ruth Gardner on June 22, 1957. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2006. Survivors include their children, Robert Rehm and Cara Clingenpeel (David) of Topeka; grandson Cody Clingenpeel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Dorothy Stockhecker; brother Marion Rehm; and a granddaughter Lindsey Clingenpeel.
John enjoyed visiting family, playing cards, RC airplanes and western movies.
John was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at a later date. Interment will be at a later date in Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
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He was born March 19, 1927, in Hurdland, Missouri, the son of John Simon and Pearl Mae (Winer) Rehm. He graduated from Kirksville Senior High School on May 18, 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946, briefly serving in World War II.
John was employed by several railroads for over 30 years, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Rehm was a lifelong member of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Illinois - Jerusalem Temple Lodge Number 90.
John married Juanita Ruth Gardner on June 22, 1957. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2006. Survivors include their children, Robert Rehm and Cara Clingenpeel (David) of Topeka; grandson Cody Clingenpeel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Dorothy Stockhecker; brother Marion Rehm; and a granddaughter Lindsey Clingenpeel.
John enjoyed visiting family, playing cards, RC airplanes and western movies.
John was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at a later date. Interment will be at a later date in Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share a memory of John or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
John Herschel Rehm, 96, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.
He was born March 19, 1927, in Hurdland, Missouri, the son of John Simon and Pearl Mae (Winer) Rehm. He graduated from Kirksville Senior High School on May 18, 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946, briefly serving in World War II.
John was employed by several railroads for over 30 years, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Rehm was a lifelong member of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Illinois - Jerusalem Temple Lodge Number 90.
John married Juanita Ruth Gardner on June 22, 1957. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2006. Survivors include their children, Robert Rehm and Cara Clingenpeel (David) of Topeka; grandson Cody Clingenpeel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Dorothy Stockhecker; brother Marion Rehm; and a granddaughter Lindsey Clingenpeel.
John enjoyed visiting family, playing cards, RC airplanes and western movies.
John was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at a later date. Interment will be at a later date in Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share a memory of John or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
He was born March 19, 1927, in Hurdland, Missouri, the son of John Simon and Pearl Mae (Winer) Rehm. He graduated from Kirksville Senior High School on May 18, 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946, briefly serving in World War II.
John was employed by several railroads for over 30 years, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Rehm was a lifelong member of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Illinois - Jerusalem Temple Lodge Number 90.
John married Juanita Ruth Gardner on June 22, 1957. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2006. Survivors include their children, Robert Rehm and Cara Clingenpeel (David) of Topeka; grandson Cody Clingenpeel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Dorothy Stockhecker; brother Marion Rehm; and a granddaughter Lindsey Clingenpeel.
John enjoyed visiting family, playing cards, RC airplanes and western movies.
John was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at a later date. Interment will be at a later date in Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share a memory of John or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.