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Jack Holmberg Obituary

Jack D. Holmberg Jack D. Holmberg, 92, of Topeka, died August 15, 2014 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born in Strong City, Kansas on February 6, 1922, the son of Carroll F. and Estella (Schmitt) Holmberg. He was a 1940 graduate of the Strong Township Rural High School and attended Emporia State University. Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired on July 30, 1983 as the Santa Fe Eastern Lines Vice General Chairman for the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks after 42 years of service. He was a life member of Philip Billard Post #1650 of the VFW, American Legion Post #2 in Newton, Knights of Columbus Council #13012 and the James W. Gibbons Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He served as a trustee for 15 years of the EBA Board, was a member of TCU #427, the Santa Fe Old Timers and the National Association of Retired Railway Employees. Jack married Ruth Marie Stubenhofer at St. Anthony s Church in Strong City, Kansas on February 12, 1946. She survives. He is also survived by a son, Mark D. Holmberg of Kissimmee, Florida, a daughter, Karla A. Satterlee of Holyoke, Colorado, two sisters, Beverly Grouchowsky of Newton, Kansas and Shirley Oldham of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, a grandson and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Roberts. Jack will lie in state after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Chalice Ceremony conducted by the James W. Gibbons Assembly of the 4th Degree K. of C. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by Philip Billard Post #1650 of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Matthew Catholic Church or Midland Care Hospice and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Jack D. Holmberg
Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 17, 2014.

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David Mitchell

April 5, 2015

Ruth,
I have not lived in Topeka for quite a few years now and just learned of Jack's passing. My sincerest condolences to you. You both were always kind to me and over the years I have looked back at that with appreciation. I know Jack is missed. Blessings to you and yours.

DeAnn Shelby

January 26, 2015

Ruth,
My name is DeAnn (Legill) Shelby. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I am writing in regards to discovering this obituary in doing genealogy research on the Legill family descendants. Upon seeing the obituary I knew he was the correct Jack Holmberg. His mother listed as Estelle Schmitt. His grandmother was Mary Legill. Mary Legill was my great-grandfather's sister (Jacob Legill was his name). I would very much like to hear from you. I have collected quite a bit of information on the Legill family and would like to share it with you/your children as well as ask you some questions to fill in the gaps I have missing. My e-mail address is [email protected] or you can reach me at 913-909-6542.

August 26, 2014

Ruth,
I was so sorry to hear that Jack passed away. My mom and dad have always thought a lot about you and Jack and would ask about you every now and then. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janet Scheidegger (daughter of John and Mary Beat)

Karla Satterlee

August 20, 2014

Every Sunday, for as long as I can remember, I would call my folks or they would call me. The conversation would always start with, hello Father Dear and Mother Dear, and the response was, well hello Daughter Dear. The one outstanding quality of my Dad was, he had the best sense of humor. He could always make me laugh. Love you and miss you. Your Darling Daughter Karla

August 20, 2014

Ruth, my condolences to you and your family

Rita Emmons

Patti Billbe

August 18, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are coming your way. God bless you Ruth and the family. Jack was a very special and kind man.

John Badsky

August 18, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss of Jack. My Dad (Robert Badsky Jr.) was Division Chairman of the BRC and thought highly of him. Our prayers will be with you and your family

August 18, 2014

Ruth and Karla, I am so sorry for your loss,Jack was a kind and generous man,who always made you feel welcome and loved.you are in my thoughts and prayers, God bless and keep you both...Randy Long

Tom Oldham

August 18, 2014

Jack was always very kind to me and I remember well his nickname for me - "Tom the Bomb". From a boy/destructive way I am sure. His annual hand written birthday letters were always a much welcome delight. When they stopped I knew he was not well. Much love.

Tom Oldham and Family (Margaret, Josh and Caroline)

Terry Frizzell, Presbyterian Manor

August 18, 2014

Ruth & Family,

Our hearts pour out to yours and our prayers are lifted to God for you in these days, weeks and months ahead. Know we are here to listen and to care as your Manor family.

Even in the short time we were privileged to come to know Jack, we found great pleasure in his gentle, friendly character . . . and he kept us on time!

Grace to you, always!

August 17, 2014

Ruth and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We so enjoyed your smiling faces when we would sit in the pew in front of you and Jack at 8am on Sunday services, in the past. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Al and Lisa Oyerly and family

Angie

August 17, 2014

My condolences to your family. I hope you find comfort in each other and in the words at Revelaion 21:3, 4. Sincerely,

Charles & Kathy Widner

August 17, 2014

Ruth-Sorry to hear of Jack's passing. May God watch over you.

Raúl Rubio Guevara

August 17, 2014

Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved husband. May he rest in peace!

Terry Eberly

August 17, 2014

Sending thoughts and prayers to Ruth and family.

Vincent Melvin Jr

August 17, 2014

Ruth and family , Jack was a great man and we will miss him very much especilly at Mass and McDonald's for coffee.

Marilyn Hilderman

August 16, 2014

Ruth and Family,
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May you find comfort through God's Love and Peace during this very sad time.
Marilyn Lopez Hilderman

Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home

August 16, 2014

On behalf of the staff at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home we would like to extend our sincere condolences to Jack's family.

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