Jerry L. Umbarger

Jerry L. Umbarger, age 76, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, at Rolling Hills Health Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on July 6, 1940, at Garnett, Kansas, the son of William T. and Ruby M. (Swisher) Umbarger. Jerry grew up in Garnett, graduating from Garnett High School with the Class of 1960. Jerry married Nancy Graham and later divorced. He retired from the National Guard after 20 years and from Menningers in Topeka, Kansas. Following his retirement, he returned to Garnett until moving back to Topeka. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Garnett, always looking forward to the Wednesday night church dinners. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Ronald Umbarger. He is survived by two daughters, Tammy and Melissa of Topeka, Kansas; seven brothers and sisters, Bill Umbarger and wife Flora; Bob Umbarger and wife Donna; Edith Christy, all of Garnett; Norma Allen of Topeka; Barbara Graham and husband Larry of Pittsburg, Kansas; Curtis Umbarger and wife Mary Ann of Garnett, Kansas; David Umbarger and wife K.D. of Cortez, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery in Garnett, Kansas. Family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Jerry Umbarger Memorial Fund to be determined later. Condolences may be sent to www.feuerbornfuneral.com