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Joseph Eugene “Gene” Collard Sr.

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Birth	:	16 Jul 1925 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	8 Jun 2016 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0532990, -95.7360992
Plot	:	Vallely Sec., Lot 363-W
Description	:	Joseph E. “Gene” Collard Sr, was born July 16, 1925, the oldest son of Adelore E. Collard and Alice Oderwald Collard, in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1943. He served in the Navy from 1943-1946 in the Asian Theatre. He married Mildred Dechand on June 17, 1947. Their four children are Cathy Harrison of Topeka, KS, Joseph Collard Jr. (Junilla) Parker, TX, Connie Cooper (Ronnie Sr.) Hahira, GA & John A Collard (Janet) Longview, TX. He was employed by Hawthorne Supply from 1947-1970. He was one... Read More	Joseph E. “Gene” Collard Sr, was born July 16, 1925, the oldest son of Adelore E. Collard and Alice Oderwald Collard, in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1943. He served in the Navy from 1943-1946 in the Asian Theatre. He married Mildred Dechand on June 17, 1947. Their four children are Cathy Harrison of Topeka, KS, Joseph Collard Jr. (Junilla) Parker, TX, Connie Cooper (Ronnie Sr.) Hahira, GA & John A Collard (Janet) Longview, TX. He was employed by Hawthorne Supply from 1947-1970. He was one of the three founders of CAC Supply in 1970. He was a member of Council 2608 of the Knights of Columbus and James W. Gibbons Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was past Grand Knight of the Council and served as District Deputy for nine years. He also served as financial secretary for 47 years. He was a member of Nocturnal Adoration Society at St. Joseph’s Church. He was also a member of VFW Post 2709 and Post 400 of American Legion. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Adelle Dechand, and his son-in-law Lee Harrison. He is survived by his wife, four children, twenty-one grandchildren, thirty two great-grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, and his brother Robert F. Collard of Auburn, KS. Gene will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where a Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary and Chalice Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Parish Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 421 and the U.S. Navy detail.

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Where is Joseph Eugene “Gene” Collard Sr.'s memorial?
Joseph Eugene “Gene” Collard Sr.'s memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, USA.
When did Joseph Eugene “Gene” Collard Sr. death?
Joseph Eugene “Gene” Collard Sr. death on 8 Jun 2016 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph Eugene “Gene” Collard Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 39.0532990
Longitude: -95.7360992

Family Members:

Parent

Adelore E. “Shorty” Collard

(1899 - 1982)

Alice Irene Oderwald Collard

(1901 - 1997)

Spouse

Mildred Florence Dechand Collard

(1926 - 2020)

Siblings

Adelle I. Collard Dechand

(1926 - 2011)

Children

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Coordinate: 39.0532990, -95.7360992

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Coordinate: 39.0145493, -95.7819290

14. Prairie Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1077118, -95.7482910

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Coordinate: 39.0792870, -95.6702270

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Coordinate: 39.0518112, -95.8167419

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Coordinate: 39.1020584, -95.6836472

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Coordinate: 39.0393982, -95.6500015

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Coordinate: 38.9832993, -95.7613983

23. Half-Day Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1584702, -95.7143402

24. Valencia Cemetery
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