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Edward Dekat Obituary

Edward Ed Carl Dekat WAMEGO Edward Ed Carl Dekat, 60, of St. Marys, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, Kansas. Ed was born Dec. 11, 1952 in Manhattan, Kansas the son of Gilbert and Marcella (Sommers) Dekat. Ed graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1971 before entering the Navy until 1976. He graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in Business Administration. In 1984 Ed married Dolores Scheier they later divorced in 1998. Ed worked for Westar Energy for 33 years at the Jeffery Energy Center. Ed is survived by a daughter: Michelle Johnson, Topeka, KS; his son Bryce Dekat, Kansas City, KS; two sisters: Peggy Lockhart, Topeka, KS and Julie Schubert, Erie, CO; three brothers: Terry Dekat, and Daniel Dekat, of Manhattan, KS and Christopher Dekat, St. George, KS; one grandson: Gavin Johnson and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services: 11:00 a.m. Wed., May 8, Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Cremation will follow. In-state: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday with visitation: 6:30. 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials: Ed Dekat Memorial Fund, to be designated later, care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, 66547. Online condolences may also be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on May 4, 2013.
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Peg, Julie, Terry, Dan, and Chris---I was so saddened to hear of Ed's death. Found myself reliving memories of fun Thanksgiving celebrations at your farm and basketball games in the cellar---can't remember Ed without a smile on his face...Hope he is at peace now, and praying for peace for all of you....Love, Mary Sommers Grant

May 17, 2013

I am a classmate of Ed Dekat. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Ed was enjoyed by all and he will be missed.
Jan Campbell Schaffer

Jan Campbell Schaffer

May 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are going out to you all. Please know that if you need anything at all I'm here! So sorry to hear of your dads passing.

Montana Dale

May 7, 2013

Peggy and Dekat family, So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wanda Seele-Conrad

May 7, 2013

Your in my thoughts and prayers and may you find peace in your hearts.

Crystal Hamer

May 6, 2013

Michelle & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May God comfort you and your family at this time.

Take Care,
Jacque Munoz

May 6, 2013

Michelle & Family

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Find solace in your memories and may God bring strength to the family and peace inside your hearts.
With Sympathy

Clare Brown

May 6, 2013

Dekat family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Staci Rhoden

May 5, 2013

bryce and michelle i'm so sorry to hear about your daddy he was an amazing man

jessica stowers

May 5, 2013

Michelle and family, our thoughts are with you. Don, Alecia, and Meaghan Webb

May 5, 2013

With such fond memories of my cousin Ed growing up with visits to the farm and as adults at family reunions. Rest In Peace Ed. Prayers for all the family.
Love, Anne Coykendall Wilhoit

May 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sam & Nancy Flowers

May 4, 2013

Our prayers are with you all as you celebrate Ed's life this week. GOD bless all your family. We always enjoyed visiting with him at the family gatherings over the years.

JoAnn and Kit Carson

May 4, 2013

May God stand by you, during your diffcult time of loss, Ed was one of the greatest to be around to work with i always enjoyed his friendly smiles.
Robert & Sandra Weixelman
Liberty MO.

May 3, 2013

Terry - I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. It was so nice seeing you and Ed at Nicole and Eric's wedding a few years ago. My prayers are with you all.

Lori Schmidt Montgomery

May 3, 2013

Brian, So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time.

Susan and Les Gordon

May 3, 2013

Dear Dekat Family. I am truly sorry for your loss. I did not know Ed but did go to school with Terry, Danny and Peggy. I had the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Brian a few months ago. He is a very pleasant young man and spoke very highly of Ed. Know that he is with the Lord and at peace. With sympathy and prayers to all of you.

Pat (Taylor) Rogers

May 3, 2013

My heart goes out to all of you. May you find peace in Christ.

Nancy Ebert Leiker

May 3, 2013

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