Gary E. "Moe" Solomon

Gary E. "Moe" Solomon obituary, Olathe, KS

Gary E. "Moe" Solomon

Gary Solomon Obituary

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Gary E. "Moe" Solomon, 84, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, with his wife and daughters by his side. He had been a resident at Silverado Memory Care since 2019. Moe was born on November 2, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska to Edwin and Ellen (Johnson) Solomon.
Moe grew up, In Herington Kansas where he attended St. Paul Lutheran School and was a 1957 graduate of Herington High School. In 1960 he received his bachelor's degree in business from Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia State University). He also served with the US Army Reserves.
Moe married his wife, Susie, on February 24, 1967.
Moe began working for the Rock Island Railroad as a teenager and continued his Railroad career until his retirement in 2001. He worked for the Rock Island, Cotton Belt and Union Pacific Railroads during his career. He celebrated his retirement with a family trip to Hawaii in 2001.
Moe enjoyed following all K-State Sporting Events, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, traveling with friends and he also enjoyed shopping for a good bargain.
Moe is survived by his loving wife, Susie Solomon; daughters, Kiffany (Craig) Herrmann and Heather Solomon all of Olathe. Granddaughters, Claire Herrmann of Overland Park and Nichole Herrmann of Olathe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Ellen Solomon.
Services Pending.
The family requests that memorial contributions in Moe's memory be made to either St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 N 8th St, Herington, KS 67449 or to the Alzheimer's Association of Kansas City, 3846 W 75th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208.
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Charleen Carlson

July 7, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. May God have His loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort. Charleen Carlson

Daniel Wilson

July 4, 2023

I enjoyed every trip I worked with Moe. He was a good man and a good railroader. Working with him taught me a "life lesson." He always had a good story to tell or a way of putting a "humorous spin" on the situation. He reminded me that being happy in life was a choice. Moe chose to be happy in life....RIP brother. Dan Wilson Abilene ks

Sherry Harris

July 3, 2023

Susie and family, so sorry for your loss of Moe. It's been a long time and I remember him as a fun and funny guy. Sherry Adams Harris

Helen Leskoff

July 3, 2023

Heather and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. He may be Gone, but will never be Forgotten. Sending prayers. Helen

Taryn Baker Martinez

July 3, 2023

What a cool and funny funny man. Blessing to you all.

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