In Memory Of
Thomas A. Crume
1934
2016
Thomas A. Crume
September 26, 1934 — September 25, 2016
Thomas A. Crume, 81, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016.
He was born September 26, 1934, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Elmer and Alice "Betty" (Patton) Crume. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1953 and attended Washburn University.
Tom was a manager in the accounting department at Santa Fe Railway for 39 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a dedicated and active member of Calvary Lutheran Church where he served in several leadership positions.
Tom married Dorothy Stuenkel on April 10, 1955 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons: Randy (Chris) Crume, Fort Worth, TX; David (Peggy) Crume, Lenexa, KS and Larry (Nancy) Crume, St. Charles, MO; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three siblings: Joanne (Paul) Beyer, Overland Park, KS; Edward (Carole) Crume, Raytown, MO and Carolyn (Chuck) Southard, Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Virginia Whitford and Dorothy Essman.
Tom enjoyed golf, yard work, spending time with his family and was passionate about his service to God.
Funeral services will be 10 am, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Calvary Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel from 6 pm - 8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church or Calvary Lutheran Learning Center, 4211 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, 66617.
To leave a message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born September 26, 1934, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Elmer and Alice "Betty" (Patton) Crume. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1953 and attended Washburn University.
Tom was a manager in the accounting department at Santa Fe Railway for 39 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a dedicated and active member of Calvary Lutheran Church where he served in several leadership positions.
Tom married Dorothy Stuenkel on April 10, 1955 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons: Randy (Chris) Crume, Fort Worth, TX; David (Peggy) Crume, Lenexa, KS and Larry (Nancy) Crume, St. Charles, MO; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three siblings: Joanne (Paul) Beyer, Overland Park, KS; Edward (Carole) Crume, Raytown, MO and Carolyn (Chuck) Southard, Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Virginia Whitford and Dorothy Essman.
Tom enjoyed golf, yard work, spending time with his family and was passionate about his service to God.
Funeral services will be 10 am, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Calvary Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel from 6 pm - 8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church or Calvary Lutheran Learning Center, 4211 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, 66617.
To leave a message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas A. Crume, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Parker-Price & Davidson
Service
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Calvary Lutheran Church
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