Arthur E. Fletcher obituary: Arthur E. Fletcher's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Arthur E. Fletcher
1925 - 2016
In Memory Of
Arthur E. Fletcher
1925 - 2016
He was born January 23, 1925 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jess and Lula Fletcher.
Art attended Topeka High School and later served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
He was employed by the Pipe Fitters/Welders Union Local 165 for 52 years, retiring in 1990.
Art enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing and gardening in his later years. He was known for his tomatoes.
Arthur married Ruby A. Huntsman on June 11, 1947 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2007.
Survivors include a son, Art Fletcher (Sharon) of Silver Lake, daughter Linda Wallingford (Joe) of Topeka, daughter, Leanna M. Walters (Barry) of Onaga and daughter, Lisa B. Hussong (Shawn) of Norman, OK; sister, Norma Talbott of Arvada, CO; granddaughter Kelly Fletcher, grandson Brian Fletcher, granddaughter Jennifer Fletcher, grandson Joe Wallingford, Jr., granddaughter Emily Larrison, grandson Cody Walters, granddaughter Audrey Domann, grandson Grant Hussong, grandson Mason Hussong, and grandson Cort Hussong.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold D. Fletcher.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW. 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice, 200 SW. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
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He was born January 23, 1925 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jess and Lula Fletcher.
Art attended Topeka High School and later served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
He was employed by the Pipe Fitters/Welders Union Local 165 for 52 years, retiring in 1990.
Art enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing and gardening in his later years. He was known for his tomatoes.
Arthur married Ruby A. Huntsman on June 11, 1947 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2007.
Survivors include a son, Art Fletcher (Sharon) of Silver Lake, daughter Linda Wallingford (Joe) of Topeka, daughter, Leanna M. Walters (Barry) of Onaga and daughter, Lisa B. Hussong (Shawn) of Norman, OK; sister, Norma Talbott of Arvada, CO; granddaughter Kelly Fletcher, grandson Brian Fletcher, granddaughter Jennifer Fletcher, grandson Joe Wallingford, Jr., granddaughter Emily Larrison, grandson Cody Walters, granddaughter Audrey Domann, grandson Grant Hussong, grandson Mason Hussong, and grandson Cort Hussong.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold D. Fletcher.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW. 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice, 200 SW. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To share a memory, please click the "share memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Graveside Service
Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11:30 AM
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family