In Memory Of
Gerald D. Kendall
1936
2023
Gerald D. Kendall
March 20, 1936 — June 17, 2023
Gerald D. "Jerry" Kendall, 87, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Jerry was born March 20, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Orville Russell and Doris (Reichman) Kendall. He was a graduate of Topeka High School.
Jerry was an amazing draftsman before the use of computers. He began learning about draftsmanship in high school and was able to further his learning during his service in the United States Air Force in the Korean War.
Jerry was employed by various companies, most recently for Xerox until retiring.
Survivors include his daughter, Stacy; two granddaughters, Natalie and Katelyn; his nephew, Andrew; and his niece, Rebekah.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Ann R. in 1971; and his sister, Sylvia.
Jerry was a champion Bridge Player and an avid reader. He was also fluent in the German language.
Honoring his wishes, cremation is planned. Private services will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604-1374 or online at https://foundation.tscpl.org/donate.
Dove Cremations & Funerals, Topeka Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting in the arrangements.
To share a memory of Jerry or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Jerry was born March 20, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Orville Russell and Doris (Reichman) Kendall. He was a graduate of Topeka High School.
Jerry was an amazing draftsman before the use of computers. He began learning about draftsmanship in high school and was able to further his learning during his service in the United States Air Force in the Korean War.
Jerry was employed by various companies, most recently for Xerox until retiring.
Survivors include his daughter, Stacy; two granddaughters, Natalie and Katelyn; his nephew, Andrew; and his niece, Rebekah.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Ann R. in 1971; and his sister, Sylvia.
Jerry was a champion Bridge Player and an avid reader. He was also fluent in the German language.
Honoring his wishes, cremation is planned. Private services will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604-1374 or online at https://foundation.tscpl.org/donate.
Dove Cremations & Funerals, Topeka Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting in the arrangements.
To share a memory of Jerry or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gerald D. Kendall, please visit our flower store.
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