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Topeka, Kansas
Jul 3, 1937 – Aug 2, 2020 (Age 83)
Marilyn R. Wohlgemuth, age 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Marilyn was born July 3, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Roy and Marie (Rathert) Lauffer. She graduated from Atchison High School. She married Thomas Wohlgemuth July 20, 1957 in Nortonville, KS. Marilyn was a long-time active member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Topeka where she served as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school secretary, VBS teacher, VBS superintendent, church secretary and CEF chairman. More recently, Marilyn was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Thomas, of over 63 years, three daughters, Diana (Paul) Duke, Kathleen “Kathy”(Kevin) Lefebvre and Sandra “Sandy”(Dave) Clement, all of Topeka; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph “Pete”Lauffer, Carilyn Blasi, Bette Long and Connie Lauffer.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. She will lie in state from noon – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Rochester Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Hospital and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com
Read MoreI am so very, very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Wohlgemuth. Whenever I would visit the superb flea market that she and her husband owned and operated, I would always look forward to seeing their kind atmosphere there and chatting with them. May God please comfort and watch over the Wohlgemuth family at this time. She was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.
Zach Scott
August 06, 2020 | Topeka, KS | Friend
TOM,DIANA,KATHY,AND SANDY WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARILYN. SHE WAS A GOOD NEIGHBOR, GOOD FRIEND AND A GREAT PERSON TO KNOW. NOW SHE IS IN THE LOVING ARMS OF GOD. GOD BLESS HER AND YOUR FAMILY.
WE WOULD LIKE TO COME TODAY BUT RAY HAS ACUTE LEUKEMIA SO WE WILL BE WITH YOU IN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
RAY AND DARLENE DAUDET
August 05, 2020 | TOPEKA, KS | Friend
Sandy . Grief can be so hard, But our special memories help us cope . Remembering you and your loved one today and always !
LeRoy Rice
August 04, 2020 | Friend
Diana & family; So sorry to see your mother passed away. It's been a long time since I seen you, but I remember all the years your mom and dad decorated at Christmas time and working with you at Memorial Hospital. Prayer to you all.
Marcia White
August 04, 2020 | Topeka, KS | Friend
I am saddened to hear about Marilyn, and praying for your family. She was a caring and loving person whom I will always remember from my junior high and high school years!
Gina Bayliss
August 03, 2020 | Olathe, KS | Friend
Absolutely loved Marilyn. Feel like she's been a part of my life forever. She will definitely be missed. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Kathi & Jean Killman
August 03, 2020 | Topeka, KS | Friend
Sorry for your loss
Kevin Robbins
August 02, 2020 | Whiting, KS | Friend
I’m so glad to have called Marilyn my friend. If her daughter wasn’t at my house, mine was at hers. We always had a lot of fun coaching fast pitch with the girls. Marilyn knew I wasn’t a morning person, so she would take the girls to school, and I would pick them up. I loved the story Marilyn told about the short, whirlwind romance with Tom. It really was true love! Marilyn, you will be missed by many, including me, but we will carry you in our hearts forever.
Sandy Larsen
August 02, 2020 | Topeka, KS | Friend
