James Jim Huttenhoff James Jim Huttenhoff, 84, passed away December 19, 2016 at Hospice House. He was the youngest child born August 29, 1932 to Otto and Henrietta (Sherman) Huttenhoff. He lived his early years in Eldorado, Kansas. After Butler Junior College, he was a staff sergeant in the US Air Force and was assigned to NSA in Tripoli, Libya and Washington. Jim came to Washburn University where he played football and joined Alpha Delta fraternity. He remained in Topeka the rest of his life. He enjoyed sports both as a participant and as a spectator. He also enjoyed the employees and his work at the State of Kansas Department of Labor and Department of Human Resources. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Holtwick) Huttenhoff; daughter Chalece Anderson (Gary); granddaughters, Marlyse Tauke (Jason) and Gretchen Wells (Murphy); great-granddaughters, Gracie and Nora Tauke; and his sister Phyllis Menard. Life became difficult for Jim when he lost his eyesight six years ago but his greatest joy was spending time with and pampering Chalece, Marlyse and Gretchen. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 28 at 10AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Graveside services will follow. Memorial contributions may be sent to Jewish Vocational Service or Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Addresses found at www.dovecremation.com James Jim Huttenhoff

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Dec. 25, 2016.

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Phil Chriswell

May 17, 2023

I was also a Staff Sergeant and worked with Jim at
the NSA in Washington. That was back in 1955.
We were friends. and Neighbors in our barracks
cubicles. We were both discharged about the same
time, so I rode with him back to ElDordo Kansas,
and then I went on home from there. Jim was
one of the good guys and I'm sure he will be missed.

Ann Duffy

December 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Jim was great to work with. He could always make us smile on the hardest of days. The stories he would tell, the love he showed for his family are treasures in my mind.

Butch Schroeder

December 26, 2016

My sincere condolences.

Betty Grubb

December 25, 2016

I'm very sorry to learn of your loss. I enjoyed working with Jim for several years. He was a great person and friend.

Jerri Cofran

December 24, 2016

The Cofran family was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a dear friend of the family for many, many years!

Our deepest sympathies to the family!

The Cofran's

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