JAMES L. GERNER James L. Gerner, 82 of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away January 24, 2018. Celebration of Life and Luncheon, Sunday, February. 11 at 1:00 pm at George Meyn Center, 126th and State Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012. Casual and K-State attire is encouraged. Jim was born on October 30, 1935. Jim grew up in Rosedale, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University in 1958 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He had a distinguished career in engineering and was employed by Gordon Johnson Company and Labconco Corp. He went on to serve as Director of Engineering for Fixtures Furniture. In his retirement, Jim continued his love of engineering with his own consulting firm. Jim had a great love for family, travel, conversation, K-State, and life. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Evelyn Gerner and his brother, George Edward Gerner. He is survived by his wife Marj of 58 years, four children and their spouses: Jeff and Annette Gerner, Jennifer and Jeff Noble, Andrea and Dennis Cloughley, Jon Gerner and Leslie Stewart. Beloved grandchildren: Samantha and Sarah Gerner, Alyssa and Ben Coomes and Austin Noble, Joe and Justin Cloughley, Wyndal and Sylvie Gerner. Brother and sister-in-laws: Carl and Adalain Peoples, JoGayle Gerner, Mary Pinard, many loving nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and his dog Nina. Contributions can be made to: Johnson County Christmas Bureau, PO Box 14786 Lenexa, Kansas 66285, jccb.org or The Kansas State School of Engineering.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 28, 2018.

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Paul Schoenenberger

April 9, 2018

Just learned of Jims passing-so sorry for the lost to Marg and family-Jim was a kind and good man and the comfort of knowing he lived next to my father was a great comfort to me. Prayers and peace.

Mary Hemphill

March 9, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a beloved person and exuded warmth beyond compare. May he Rest In Peace. I am a better person for having known him and for having seen his example of how to be kind, approachable, and interested in everyone he met.

Mary Gay Rogers

February 10, 2018

Hello Gerner Family:

So sorry to hear about Jim. Each year when I volunteered with Christmas Bureau I loved working with the wonderful Gerner clan. I will be unable to attend the services as I have family visiting from Mexico.

My sympathy to all of you. (From Mrs. Santa Claus)

Dwane Wills, Volunteer Jo Co Christmas Bureau

February 4, 2018

Sincere condolences to the hard working family of volunteers with the Johnson County Christmas Bureau at the passing of Jim Gerner. His presence will be sorely missed.

Pat Reed

February 1, 2018

To the Gerner family. I am so sorry to learn of Mr Gerner's death. Please know my thoughts,
prayers, and love are with you.

February 1, 2018

Jim was such an inspiration in the Personal Care Department, and a much valued volunteer and board member who devoted many hours for the benefit of others at the Christmas Bureau.
A gentle soul who contributed numerous ideas, advice and outreach during his years of serving our organization.

He included his whole family in his mission to help other families during the holidays. His smiling presence at the Holiday Shop
will be greatly missed.
Condolences to his family members.
Barb O'Donnell

Gregg Ahnemann

January 29, 2018

It has been an honor to call Jim Gerner a friend.
As one of the Cody Kids, (a group of kids that grew up on Cody Street in the 1960's), it was the Gerner's house that was always a safe haven. The door was always open and Marj and Jim always had time to talk and offer a snack. There was a point in my life that I was growing so fast, that I outgrew my shoes about every other month. Jim was the recipient of my shoes as I grew into his shoe size. He always teased me about missing my hand-me-down shoes, when my feet continued to get larger.
Jim was kind and understanding and truly wanted to talk with you. There are some people that ask how you are doing and hope that you say fine so that the conversation can go on. For Jim, there is no better conversation than to really find out how you are doing. His interest and caring poured from his soul and one couldn't help but feel the genuine love that he gave so freely.

He had a wonderful experiences throughout his life and spent so much of it with friends and family. He maximized his time here and I can't imagine that he left much on a things-to-do list. I am terribly sad that I will be out of town for the celebration of life. I would have cherished the opportunity to be part of the celebration and to be with the Cody Kids as part of the reunion to honor our friend.
Never turn to a sports figure, a politician or an actor to be a role model. Turn your sights to Jim Gerner. The world would be a better place for all, if we strived to be more like him.
Love to all,
Gregg Ahnemann

Harold Peterson

January 28, 2018

Sorry to hear about Jim,
We went to Maccochaque and Rosedale together.

January 28, 2018

Sorry to learn about Jim, we went fo Maccochaqe and Rosedale together.
Harold Peterson

Gwen Howard

January 28, 2018

Mary, I am so sorry for you to lose Jim!
He was the light in so many people's lives.
I am in Florida so will miss the Great celebration ,
I will be thinking of you.
Gwen

Gwen Howard

January 28, 2018

Mary, I am so sorry for you to lose Jim!
He was the light of so many peoples' lives.
I am in Florida for the winter so will miss the Great Celebration.
I will be thinking of you.
Gwen

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