James Steinmetz obituary: James Steinmetz's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
James L. "Jim" Steinmetz
1962 - 2024

Obituary photo of James Steinmetz, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of James Steinmetz, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
James L. "Jim" Steinmetz
1962 - 2024

Jim L. Steinmetz, Jr., of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.

He was born on March 3, 1962, in Winchester, Kansas, the son of James L. Steinmetz Sr. and Gayla (Templeton) Steinmetz. He graduated from Topeka High School and received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Washburn University.

Jim was employed as a registered psychiatric nurse by several organizations.

Jim attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Jim married Christy Perry on July 31, 1998 in Topeka at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. She survives, along with his son Patrick of Topeka, daughter Ashley Lopez-Rodriguez of Harlingen, Texas; grandchildren Caleb and Kayleigh; sister Deedee Zabokrtsky, brother Joseph Templeton and his mother Gayla Templeton. He was preceded in death by his father.

Jim loved to go hiking. He also liked making model rockets with his son and going to gun ranges.

Jim was cremated. A memorial visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. A memorial service will follow at 10:45 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

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Jim L. Steinmetz, Jr., of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.

He was born on March 3, 1962, in Winchester, Kansas, the son of James L. Steinmetz Sr. and Gayla (Templeton) Steinmetz. He graduated from Topeka High School and received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Washburn University.

Jim was employed as a registered psychiatric nurse by several organizations.

Jim attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Jim married Christy Perry on July 31, 1998 in Topeka at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. She survives, along with his son Patrick of Topeka, daughter Ashley Lopez-Rodriguez of Harlingen, Texas; grandchildren Caleb and Kayleigh; sister Deedee Zabokrtsky, brother Joseph Templeton and his mother Gayla Templeton. He was preceded in death by his father.

Jim loved to go hiking. He also liked making model rockets with his son and going to gun ranges.

Jim was cremated. A memorial visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. A memorial service will follow at 10:45 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

To share a memory of Jim or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka

Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

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