In Memory Of
Edward J. Montour, Sr.
1922
2017
Edward J. Montour, Sr.
January 7, 1922 — July 24, 2017
Edward J. Montour, Sr, 95, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017.
He was born January 7, 1922, in Shawano County, Wisconsin, the son of Dewey and Esther (Hartman) Montour.
Edward served in the U.S. Army Corps during WWII in the 39th Bombardment Group. He was honorable discharged with rank of Corporal.
He was a television technician at Ed Marlings, retiring after 35 years.
He was a charter member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
In August 17, 1944, he married Lillie Etta Janssen in Wells Creek, Kansas. She preceded him in death in April 1978. Later, in 1980, he married Isabelle Oliver. She preceded him in death in 2003. In 2005, he married Beverly Kuhn in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons: Edward J. Montour, Jr. (Vicki) and Steven D. Montour (Linda); brother, Lawrence Montour (Diane); three step-sons: Michael Kuhn (Mary), Charles Kuhn (Peggy) and Jim Andy Kuhn (Betty); two granddaughters: Stephanie Montour and Lynsay Montour; one great-granddaughter: Bella and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 4211 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka. Interment with military honors will follow at Rochester Cemetery. Edward will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, PO Box 67684, Topeka, KS 66622.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born January 7, 1922, in Shawano County, Wisconsin, the son of Dewey and Esther (Hartman) Montour.
Edward served in the U.S. Army Corps during WWII in the 39th Bombardment Group. He was honorable discharged with rank of Corporal.
He was a television technician at Ed Marlings, retiring after 35 years.
He was a charter member of Calvary Lutheran Church.
In August 17, 1944, he married Lillie Etta Janssen in Wells Creek, Kansas. She preceded him in death in April 1978. Later, in 1980, he married Isabelle Oliver. She preceded him in death in 2003. In 2005, he married Beverly Kuhn in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons: Edward J. Montour, Jr. (Vicki) and Steven D. Montour (Linda); brother, Lawrence Montour (Diane); three step-sons: Michael Kuhn (Mary), Charles Kuhn (Peggy) and Jim Andy Kuhn (Betty); two granddaughters: Stephanie Montour and Lynsay Montour; one great-granddaughter: Bella and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 4211 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka. Interment with military honors will follow at Rochester Cemetery. Edward will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, PO Box 67684, Topeka, KS 66622.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edward J. Montour, Sr., please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, July 28, 2017
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Parker-Price & Davidson
Service
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Calvary Lutheran Church
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