Walter & Geraldine Michaelis
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Walter J. Michaelis, 100, of Topeka, passed away at his home on December 29, 2020.
He was born in Paxico, Kansas on September 9, 1920 the son of John H. and Rose (Glotzbach) Michaelis Jr.
He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force as a Staff Sergeant with the 3rd Bomber Commander Headquarters. He was the training commander for pilots heading for overseas duty at the MacDill Field AF Base. After the service Walter received a degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas.
Walter owned a Western Auto Store in Topeka. He had also worked for Clemmons Engineering, City of Topeka Waste Water, and was the Administrative Assistant for Capper Publications which later became Stauffer Publications.
He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Walter married Geraldine Neuner at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church on April 25, 1955. They shared 65 years of marriage. She survives. He is survived by a sister, Roberta Kraus of Topeka, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Leonard, Julius "Mike", Francis, Hubert, Carl, Elizabeth "Elsie", Leona and Mildred.
Geraldine N. Michaelis, 98, of Topeka, passed away on January 15, 2021 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus.
She was born in Linn, Missouri on April 28, 1922 the daughter of John F. and Louise (Hubert) Neuner.
Geraldine retired in 1982 from the Santa Fe Railway Company as a Railway Clerk for the Superintendent of the Car Service Department after 41 years of service.
Geraldine was a 1940 graduate of Capital Catholic High School. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Santa Fe Old Timers and the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle #503.
She married Walter Michaelis on April 25, 1955 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. They shared 65 years of marriage together. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2020. She was also predeceased by her parents and a brother, John R. Neuner. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews
Private services will be held for Walter and Geraldine Michaelis at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michaelis Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.