Gerald Temmen

Gerald Temmen, 68, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.   He was born May 29, 1953 in Topeka the son of Joseph R. and Phyllis June Purvis Temmen.  He lived most of his life in Topeka.  While growing up, Gerald’s dad taught at Kaw Valley Vo-Tech teaching Autobody Repair, which had a big influence on his life.  He graduated from Seaman High School in 1971.   Shortly after he went to work in the business.  He worked at Kent Brown Chevrolet and later owned and operated his own body shop, Riverside Automotive.  Gerald enjoyed deer hunting and drag racing.  He also liked to watch “All My Children.”

He is survived by his son, Jerry Jeff Temmen and wife Joane of Topeka; sister, Sandra Sadler and husband Jim of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; grandchildren, Cassidy, Devon (Morgan), Dalton, Remi and Cole; his great granddaughter, Reese, and a brother Michael Temmen.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Half Day Cemetery.   Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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