Gerald L. Jerry Schrempp

Gerald L. Jerry Schrempp, 61, of Topeka, passed away Mon. May 25, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. He was born Feb. 16, 1948 in Englewood, CO, the son of Donald J. and Clara B. Ellis Schrempp. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Topeka High School and was a resident of both Maple Hill and Topeka. He was a machinist for the Santa Fe (later the Burlington Northern) Railroad for 34 years, retiring in 2008. Jerry loved to tinker in his garage and was able to repair almost anything. His one great passion was his family, especially his grandchildren. Jerry married Marsha Prescott on October 20, 1967 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Staci Pershall (Roy); a son, Casey Schrempp; grandchildren, Madeleine, Julia, Charlie and Ruth Pershall, all of Topeka; his mother, Clara Reece of St. Marys; a brother, Wally Schrempp (Cheryl) of Maple Hill; a sister, Mindee Reece of Topeka; an uncle, Homer Ellis of Topeka and mother in law, Connie Prescott of Topeka. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, a brother, John Schrempp and his step-father, Harry Reece. In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Schrempp was cremated. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., Thurs. May 28, 2009 at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW. Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Fri. May 29 at the funeral home with inurnment to follow in Lynn Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Gerald L. Schrempp