Marion Wietharn
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Marion Wietharn, 84, Allen, Texas, passed Monday, February 1, 2021.
Marion was born February 20, 1936, in Baileyville, Kansas; son of Edwin and Irmena Rettele Wietharn. He graduated from Baileyville High School and enlisted in the US Army. Marion married Phyllis Stueve in St. Michael's Church in Axtell, Kansas, on September 7, 1959. He worked for almost 40 years for the State of Kansas, most of it with the Information Systems Division. Marion was a member of Most Pure Heart Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and working on small engines and was known as the neighborhood handyman.
Marion is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, Kent, Jule Rook (David), Ross (Jenny); six grandchildren, Evan Wietharn, Rachel Eldridge (Matthew), Trent Rook, Bryce Rook, Anna Wietharn, Michael Wietharn; and his thirteen siblings.
Visitation will be 3 to 5 pm. Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where a rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page.
Masks and social distance are absolutely required.
Condolences may be sent online to
www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.