In Memory Of
Paul E. Scherdin
1926
2012
Paul E. Scherdin
June 22, 1926 — January 27, 2012
Paul Edward Scherdin, 85, Topeka, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at a local care center.
Paul was born June 2, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Clarence E. and Nellie M. (Thompson) Scherdin. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Kalihin Bay.
He worked for Quinton-Duffens Optical and later Goodyear Tire for over 20 years, retiring in 1972 due to an injury.
He was a member and former trustee of Oakland Presbyterian Church, and a life member of the V.F.W. Post 2187.
Paul married Sarah M. Hendee on May 13, 1946 in Topeka. She survives.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Paul will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 NE Thomas, Topeka, Kansas 66616.
Paul was born June 2, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Clarence E. and Nellie M. (Thompson) Scherdin. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Kalihin Bay.
He worked for Quinton-Duffens Optical and later Goodyear Tire for over 20 years, retiring in 1972 due to an injury.
He was a member and former trustee of Oakland Presbyterian Church, and a life member of the V.F.W. Post 2187.
Paul married Sarah M. Hendee on May 13, 1946 in Topeka. She survives.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Paul will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 NE Thomas, Topeka, Kansas 66616.
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