Francis Latter obituary: Francis Latter's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Francis E. "Gene" Latter
1929 - 2018
In Memory Of
Francis E. "Gene" Latter
1929 - 2018
Gene was born November 29, 1929 in Carbondale, the son of Charles E. and Lula E. (Higgins) Latter. He graduated from Carbondale High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He worked as a Mailer for the Topeka Capital-Journal for 46 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a former member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Gene married Peggy A. Bridgewater on June 15, 1973. She died June 30, 2014. Survivors include step-son, David (Ellen) Bridgewater, Wichita; grandsons, Joseph (Francie) and Kyle Bridgewater; and nieces, Karen (Dave) Carlson and Gale (Dan) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Helen M. Remington.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. Private family inurnment will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite 202, Topeka, KS 66614.
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Gene was born November 29, 1929 in Carbondale, the son of Charles E. and Lula E. (Higgins) Latter. He graduated from Carbondale High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He worked as a Mailer for the Topeka Capital-Journal for 46 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a former member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Gene married Peggy A. Bridgewater on June 15, 1973. She died June 30, 2014. Survivors include step-son, David (Ellen) Bridgewater, Wichita; grandsons, Joseph (Francie) and Kyle Bridgewater; and nieces, Karen (Dave) Carlson and Gale (Dan) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Helen M. Remington.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. Private family inurnment will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite 202, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, February 19, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Memorial Service
Monday, February 19, 2018 at 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Interment
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
Topeka, Kansas
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family