Jean Zercher Obituary

Jean I. Zercher, 91, of Topeka, died July 4, 2011 at Lexington Park. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 12, 1920 the daughter of Joseph and Irene (Logan) Becker. When she was 4 years old her mother died and she was raised by her father and step-mother, Joseph and Daphne Hilda Becker. Jean was a 1938 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School. She attended Clarks Business School. Jean worked for the Federal Draft Board #52 in Kansas City, Missouri for seven years and for the Kansas Neurological Institute in Purchasing for 24 years, retiring in 1983. Jean was very active in the community where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Altar Society, and auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She also was a pastoral care volunteer at St. Francis Hospital for several years. She married Clinton C. Zercher Jr. in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 13, 1943. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, John J. Zercher, two sisters, Hazel Overbey and Josephine Meyer, two brothers, Charles and Joseph Becker and a great grandson, Christoper Michael Pinkston. Jean is survived by a son Clinton C. Zercher III and wife Marlene, a sister, Dolly T. DeLong, a brother, Maurice B. Becker Sr., one granddaughter, Christine K. Pinkston, and two great grandchildren, Jesse Zercher and wife Carrie, and Earl Pinkston III. Jean will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Wednesday after 2:00 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories to www.brennanmathenafh.com. Jean I. Zercher

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Zercher

14 Entries

Barbara & Darrell Rew

July 13, 2011

We loved our dear Aunt Jean very much! I will never forget the sweet hand made Christmas ornaments that she made for us. We will continue to remember her with fondness every time we decorate our Christmas tree. We will also never forget her warm smile and dear heart. We will miss her. May she rest in peace!

Pat Vaughn

July 9, 2011

Your family is in our prayers.

Kimberly Havens

July 8, 2011

I worked with Mrs. Zercher when I was a CNA at Lexington Park. She was so much fun to be around and was so loving and attentive to all that were helping her and also to her son. I'm honored to have known such a loving, carefree and classy lady. Your family's in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

My favorite picture of Jean, fellow co-worker, in The Business Office at KNI from 1959 - 1982.

Linda Mason-Hutton

July 8, 2011

Jesse Massek

July 7, 2011

Grandma Jean was a sweet lady and we were glad to have met her. Our thoughts are with you. The Jesse Massek family

Mary Ogle

July 7, 2011

I am so sorry about your loss. I knew Jean when we both worked at KNI; she worked with my ex-husband and was a good friend.
Jean was a dear lady. Your family is in my prayers.

Jenny Tavares

July 7, 2011

To the Zercher family,

I write at my mother's request, Guadalupe Tavares, who is very sad to learn of Mrs. Zercher's death. My Mom and Mrs. Zercher knew one another through their volunteer work at St. Francis Hospital. Please accept our sympathy on the loss of a wonderful lady. May she be safely in the arms of Our Blessed Mother watching over you all.

Rochelle Roach

July 6, 2011

Clint and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you! Jean was a wonderful woman and im very glad i was able to help take care of her while i worked at lexington park.

July 6, 2011

to marlene clint and jesse sorry for youre loss. My family prayers are with you. love Jamie sova

LeAnn Kramer

July 6, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.

Kyle A. Ferguson

July 6, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear the sad news, as Jean was such a wonderful, kind, and very sweet lady. I will miss her dearly as she still has a very special place in my heart. She was always able to put a smile on my face as well as others. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

(Columbian Bank & Trust, Co.)

Linda Mason-Hutton

July 6, 2011

Jean was a delightful person to work with and to know! The world is a better place for those of us who had the priviledge to experience her wit, humor, optimism, and caring spirit, as well as her friendship. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you have of good times spent with Jean.

Sincerely, Linda Mason-Hutton (formerly of KNI)

Arace Family

July 5, 2011

'Grandma Jean' is loved. We appreciate her and her entire family.
May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.

Leon Fundenberger

July 5, 2011

The family at KNI wishes to thank Jean's family for the time she shared with us.

Chaplain Leon

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