Gerald Toledo obituary: Gerald Toledo's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Gerald C. "Iron" Toledo
1954 - 2020

Obituary photo of Gerald Toledo, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Gerald Toledo, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Gerald C. "Iron" Toledo
1954 - 2020

Gerald C. Toledo, 65, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Jerry was born December 16, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a lifelong resident of Topeka where he attended Kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating from Topeka High School. He attended Washburn University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1996. He received his teaching certificate and taught Spanish at Highland Park High School. He retired from Topeka USD 501 after almost 20 years of service.

Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in California. He was a big sports fan of KU Basketball, the “Chiefs” and the “Royals”. He was a lifelong bachelor.

Jerry is survived by his mother, Ramona and step-father, Javier Alvarez; siblings, Mike, Tom, Teresa, Marty and Nick; nephews, nieces and many, many cousins from Nebraska to Texas.

Honoring Jerry’s request, cremation has take place. A Memorial Celebration of Life for Jerry will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in the lower level of the Activity Center.

Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.

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Gerald C. Toledo, 65, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Jerry was born December 16, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a lifelong resident of Topeka where he attended Kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating from Topeka High School. He attended Washburn University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1996. He received his teaching certificate and taught Spanish at Highland Park High School. He retired from Topeka USD 501 after almost 20 years of service.

Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in California. He was a big sports fan of KU Basketball, the “Chiefs” and the “Royals”. He was a lifelong bachelor.

Jerry is survived by his mother, Ramona and step-father, Javier Alvarez; siblings, Mike, Tom, Teresa, Marty and Nick; nephews, nieces and many, many cousins from Nebraska to Texas.

Honoring Jerry’s request, cremation has take place. A Memorial Celebration of Life for Jerry will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in the lower level of the Activity Center.

Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.

To leave a message of condolence for Jerry's family, or to share a special memory of Jerry, click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Celebration of Life

Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00am
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family

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