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Jerry McElroy Obituary
Jerry died peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the age of 78.
Jerry was born on January 15, 1942 in Topeka, KS to Rosemarie (Niccum) McElroy and Homer McElroy.
A lifelong Topekan, Jerry attended Topeka High School, graduating in 1960. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and attended Washburn University.
Traveling to a National Guard training exercise, he met and later married Janet Lee Kelling in Norton, KS in December of 1964.
Jerry was a man with a great entrepreneurial spirit. He spent his career growing McElroy's Inc. and opening several additional companies: Patio Pool & Fireside '72, Samco '82, McElroy Electric '85, and Enviro Serve '05. Jerry was also a partner in Upland Pork.
Jerry proudly served on the board of directors of: CoreFirst Bank and Trust, First National Bank, St. Francis Hospital, Kansas Builders Insurance Group, Top of the Tower, 20-30 Club, and Mechanical Contractors Association of Kansas. In 2008, he was awarded the Caritas Honor by St. Francis Foundation, and in 2011, he was inducted into the Junior Achievement Topeka Business Hall of Fame.
When Jerry was not working, he liked to spend time at his lake house in Council Grove where he made furniture and other items in his woodworking shop or in Mexico fishing during the winter months.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Rosemarie. He is survived by his wife, Janet, two sisters, Donna Robinson and Carol Hunsicker, children Paula Beal (Daniel) and Janell Rogers (Dennis), and four grandchildren Braden Beal, Parker Beal, Coury Rogers and Ella Rogers.
A private family funeral service will be held at the Mount Hope Funeral Chapel. Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions in Topeka is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66615 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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Michael Kiernan/ Pruitt Appliance
December 6, 2020
Sorry for your loss!
SHERRY L QUAMME
December 6, 2020
Jerry was a very special and kind man. We enjoyed Janet and Jerry's company when visiting Mexico and having dinners with them and other dear friends. He was always so gracious and had many ideas, thoughts, conversations. He was a treasure. Our sympathy to Janet and family. Sherry & Larry Quamme
Richard Meidinger MD
December 4, 2020
Jerry was a friend you could always count on. I will miss him!
Richard Meidinger MD
Nancy Hanks Alexander
December 3, 2020
Janet,
We were so sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. We always enjoyed his company either out in the desert or the last time bumping along in the back of the car while in Puerto Vallarta. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He will be missed.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nancy and Kevin
Julie (Cress) Stueve
December 2, 2020
Carol- so sorry for your loss.
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