Michael Temmen Obituary
Michael Temmen, 68, of Topeka passes away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
He was born in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Joseph Robert and Phyllis June Purvis Temmen.
He lived most of his life in Topeka, Kansas.
He went to Seaman High School but graduated from Holton High School in 1974. He spent most of his career driving Semi Trucks. Mike enjoyed Nascar races, deer hunting and motorcycle racing.
He is survived by his son Cole Temmen and wife Caitrin of Mountain View, California; sister, Sandra Sadler and husband Jim of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; grandchildren, Calai, Celise, and Cruz
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gerald Temmen.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Half Day Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas.
To leave a message for his family online, please utilize the guestbook below.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608
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