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Charles E Umscheid

Male 1924 - 2013  (89 years)


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  • Name Charles E Umscheid 
    Born 17 Oct 1924  St. George, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 8 Dec 2013 
    Cremated Donated body to University of Kansas Medical Center for research; buried in Memorial Park Cemetery (Penwell-Gabel Cemetery), Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6741  Rossville
    Last Modified 16 Aug 2018 

    Father Gerald Umscheid 
    Mother Viola Zoeller Umscheid 
    Family ID F8014  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth L Aubert Umscheid,   b. 28 Dec 1925, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 11 Aug 1945  Corona, Riverside County, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Karen E Umscheid Ostrander
     2. Catherine I Umscheid Sawyer
     3. Lawrence R Umscheid
     4. Gerard J Umscheid,   d. 1956
     5. Richard C Umscheid,   d. 2000
    Last Modified 30 Jul 2018 12:06:40 
    Family ID F7576  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsMarried - 11 Aug 1945 - Corona, Riverside County, California Link to Google Earth
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    Obituary- Umscheid, Charles
    Obituary- Umscheid, Charles
    Charles Umscheid
    Charles Umscheid, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013.

    Charles was born October 17, 1924, at St. George, Kansas, son of Gerald and Viola (Zoeller) Umscheid. He honorably served in the US Navy during WWII.

    Charles married Elizabeth Aubert on August 11, 1945, at Corona, California.

    He worked for Seymour Foods, Inc. as a field service representative in the marketing department, retiring after 28 years of service. Charles was a member of the American Legion Post 400.

    Charles is survived by his children, Karen E. Ostrander and Catherine I. Sawyer, both of Topeka, and Lawrence R. Umscheid of Rossville, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by two sons, Gerard J. Umscheid in 1956, Richard C. Umscheid in 2000, and wife, Elizabeth in 2012.

    Charles bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas for anatomical study. Private inurnment will take place in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery at a later date.

    Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a special message online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.


    Charles Umscheid
    Charles Umscheid, 89, of Topeka, passed away Dec. 8, 2013. Charles was born Oct. 17, 1924, at St. George, Kan., son of Gerald and Viola (Zoeller) Umscheid. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

    Charles married Elizabeth Aubert on Aug. 11, 1945, at Corona, Calif. He worked for Seymour Foods Inc. as a field service representative in the marketing department, retiring after 28 years of service. Charles was a member of the American Legion Post 400.

    Charles is survived by his children, Karen E. Ostrander and Catherine I. Sawyer, both of Topeka, and Lawrence R. Umscheid of Rossville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gerard J. Umscheid in 1956 Richard C. Umscheid in 2000, and wife, Elizabeth, in 2012.

    Charles bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas for anatomical study. Private inurnment will take place in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery later. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting the family.