Frank O. Galbraith obituary: Frank O. Galbraith's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Frank O. Galbraith
1919 - 2016
In Memory Of
Frank O. Galbraith
1919 - 2016
Frank O. Galbraith, age 96, of Topeka, passed away at home May 20, 2016 surrounded by family.
He was born September 25, 1919 in Topeka, Kansas, son of Alfred and Edith Galbraith.
Frank worked at his uncle Frank Warren’s grocery store until the start of World War II. He proudly served his country in the Armed Guard branch of the Navy during World War II. He attended Signalman School in Chicago. Most of his missions were in the North Atlantic. Following the War he entered Washburn University graduating with a Business Degree in 1950. Frank’s career was with Capital Federal Savings and Loan from 1950 until he retired as a Vice President in 1984. He was very active in civic organizations and was a member of the Downtown Optimist Club, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Arab Shrine. Frank was as an elder at First Presbyterian Church.
Frank married his childhood sweetheart Katherine Kelly in Chicago on October 10, 1942.
They enjoyed big band music and were active members in multiple dance clubs and bridge groups. They enjoyed travel and time with family. Their greatest joy was when the grandchildren walked in the home and brought sunshine with them. Frank instilled his love of travel in his children with extended family vacations which included Disneyland and Disneyworld. The trips continued as the children became adults and the grandchildren arrived.
Frank is survived by his wife Katherine, sister Darlene Young of Reno, Nevada, sons Frank (Karen), John (Dana), and Tom (Kris), all of Wichita and daughter Susan McKenzie(Scott) of Topeka. Other survivors include ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence, Alfred, and Galen and sisters Zella Imlay and Nadine Moore.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,Saturday, May 28 at First Presbyterian Church in Topeka, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation Easter Seals, Topeka Rescue Mission,Inc. or First Presbyterian Church of Topeka.
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Frank O. Galbraith, age 96, of Topeka, passed away at home May 20, 2016 surrounded by family.
He was born September 25, 1919 in Topeka, Kansas, son of Alfred and Edith Galbraith.
Frank worked at his uncle Frank Warren’s grocery store until the start of World War II. He proudly served his country in the Armed Guard branch of the Navy during World War II. He attended Signalman School in Chicago. Most of his missions were in the North Atlantic. Following the War he entered Washburn University graduating with a Business Degree in 1950. Frank’s career was with Capital Federal Savings and Loan from 1950 until he retired as a Vice President in 1984. He was very active in civic organizations and was a member of the Downtown Optimist Club, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Arab Shrine. Frank was as an elder at First Presbyterian Church.
Frank married his childhood sweetheart Katherine Kelly in Chicago on October 10, 1942.
They enjoyed big band music and were active members in multiple dance clubs and bridge groups. They enjoyed travel and time with family. Their greatest joy was when the grandchildren walked in the home and brought sunshine with them. Frank instilled his love of travel in his children with extended family vacations which included Disneyland and Disneyworld. The trips continued as the children became adults and the grandchildren arrived.
Frank is survived by his wife Katherine, sister Darlene Young of Reno, Nevada, sons Frank (Karen), John (Dana), and Tom (Kris), all of Wichita and daughter Susan McKenzie(Scott) of Topeka. Other survivors include ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence, Alfred, and Galen and sisters Zella Imlay and Nadine Moore.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,Saturday, May 28 at First Presbyterian Church in Topeka, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation Easter Seals, Topeka Rescue Mission,Inc. or First Presbyterian Church of Topeka.
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Services & Gatherings
Graveside Service
Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison, Topeka, KS 66612
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family