In Memory Of
John Kenneth Waller
1983
2019
John Kenneth Waller
April 22, 1983 — June 17, 2019
John Kenneth Waller, 36, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019.
He was born April 22, 1983, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Bruce Kenneth and Betty Jean (Wildrix) Waller. He was a 2001 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2007.
John was employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation as a bridge inspector.
He was a member of Tecumseh United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Bruce and Betty Waller, Tecumseh; his sister, Laura (Kenneth) Atkinson, Brooklyn, NY; his niece, Annika; his nephew, Anthony; maternal grandmother, Barbara Wildrix, Topeka; his uncle, Robert Wildrix; his aunt, Betty (Tom) Wright; and two cousins, Scott and Kelly.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clyde Wildrix; his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Ruth Waller.
John enjoyed and participated in mountain biking, cyclocross, gravel racing and group road rides. He completed the Dirty Kanza 200 several times, Bike Across Kansas and the Super 7. His other enjoyments included jet skiing, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking the Colorado Trail, kayaking and was a certified scuba diver.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka. The casket will remain closed.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 24, 2019 at the funeral home with a reception to follow. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a special message for John's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born April 22, 1983, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Bruce Kenneth and Betty Jean (Wildrix) Waller. He was a 2001 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2007.
John was employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation as a bridge inspector.
He was a member of Tecumseh United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Bruce and Betty Waller, Tecumseh; his sister, Laura (Kenneth) Atkinson, Brooklyn, NY; his niece, Annika; his nephew, Anthony; maternal grandmother, Barbara Wildrix, Topeka; his uncle, Robert Wildrix; his aunt, Betty (Tom) Wright; and two cousins, Scott and Kelly.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clyde Wildrix; his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Ruth Waller.
John enjoyed and participated in mountain biking, cyclocross, gravel racing and group road rides. He completed the Dirty Kanza 200 several times, Bike Across Kansas and the Super 7. His other enjoyments included jet skiing, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking the Colorado Trail, kayaking and was a certified scuba diver.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka. The casket will remain closed.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 24, 2019 at the funeral home with a reception to follow. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a special message for John's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Kenneth Waller, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, June 23, 2019
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Service
Monday, June 24, 2019
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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