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Gary Weinkauf Obituary

Gary Phillip Weinkauf Gary Phillip Weinkauf, 77, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014. He was born June 14, 1937 in Topeka to John and Marie (Kerle) Weinkauf. As an infant he was baptized and became a child of God and later received the life-giving body and blood of His Savior throughout his life. Gary was a lifetime member of St. John s Lutheran Church. He graduated from Topeka Lutheran, Topeka High and Washburn University with a master s in education. Gary taught at Lutheran Schools in Wichita and Topeka. For 30 years he taught at Tecumseh North and officiated area high school sports for over 35 years. He worked at Ken Berry for 14 years and was a director of Topeka Parochial League for 26 years. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Adelaide Greer, LaVerna Lane, John, Jr. and Anna Hill. In 1961, Gary married Irene Ahlers, she survives. Other survivors include their children, Joe (Celeste), Robert (Jodi) and Amy (Darin); six grandchildren; one great-grandchild and brother, Robert (Alice). Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, August 6 at St. John s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 pm Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John s Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Gary Phillip Weinkauf

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Published by The Evening Leader on Jul. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Weinkauf

16 Entries

August 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the entire Weinkauf family....I was in Gary's first class at TLS 1960-1961. We all thought he was pretty cool. Don Sloyer

Patty Bullock

August 6, 2014

Mr. Weinkauf was one of the best teachers ever. He made Jr. High bearable for a lot of us. He was a great coach for intramurals and so much fun in home room. I once stabbed my hand on some freshly sharpened pencils on his desk. I think of him every day because the lead marks are still there. What a great man to make education so fun.

August 5, 2014

Condolences to the family of Gary. I knew Gary through Joe Weinkauf and Ken Berry Ball Park. Gary was a kind, wonderful person. My sister, Helen Martin, was close friends of the Weinkauf and Hill families. Gary will be greatly missed.

Libby

August 5, 2014

To Joe and Irene and all the rest of the family, so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathies.

Tim Murray

August 5, 2014

What a great person Gary was. I always enjoyed his humor.

Greg Lynch

August 2, 2014

Very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Joe and Bob and the rest of the family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have very fond memories of Gary at the Ken Berry ballpark. A Great man!

August 2, 2014

Joe and family, You are in my prayers. Let the wonderful memories of this fine man help you now during this time of painful loss and in the future. God Bless. Mary Gentry

Connie Christenson

August 2, 2014

To Gary's family,
I can't express how great and kind Gary was and so informative. He will be missed dearly.
Nehemiah 8:10 " may the Joy of The Lord be yur strength"
God Bless all of You and may the Holt Spirit Comforter comfort you. You are in my thoughts and Prayers.

Lainy Schroeter

August 2, 2014

I have many fond memories of Gary while playing basketball at Most Pure Heart and softball at Ken Berry. He was a great role model and good person.

Buzz Belt

August 1, 2014

Bob and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Gary as always having a smile for everyone...I pray for you all, and I know you will see him again.

Patty (Schrader) Rosenbaum

July 31, 2014

Gary was a great teacher and a wonderful person. He was my favorite teacher at Tecumseh North. He will certainly be missed by many.

Stephanie Puff McGreger

July 31, 2014

I was in mr.weinkauf's 5th grade class at Tecumseh North in 1984-1985. He was one of my favorite teachers ever! I remember so many things from that year, but especially making waxed greeting card candles for christmas! How brave to do that with a bunch of kids! Much love to you in your time of loss. He will never be forgotten.

Jim Turgeon

July 30, 2014

Sad to see Gary has passed. He was a good man and always made me feel special. My thoughts and prayers are with the Weinkauf family!

Jenny Tavares

July 30, 2014

Mrs. Weinkauf and family, I am so saddened to learn of Mr. Weinkauf's death. Though I never saw him again after graduating, I thought of him often and fondly as he was my 5th grade and 8th grade math teacher. He was a truly great man. Much love to you all. May he be refereeing in Heaven.

Rev. Theodore Staudacher

July 30, 2014

My sincerest condolences, Weinkauf family, upon the "graduation" of Gary to the heavenly mansions. He worshiped regularly at St. John's and often offered thanks and encouragement as he would leave church. He was a dear friend. Love in Christ Jesus, Pastor Ted Staudacher

Pam (Calderwood) Lister

July 30, 2014

To the Family of Gary,
I have known the Weinkaufs and Hills from Topeka Lutheran School. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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