Francis L. "Chuck" Slocum

Francis L. "Chuck" Slocum, 94, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Chuck was born November 15, 1931, in Emmet, Kansas, the son of Thomas F. and Gladys M. (Spiker) Slocum. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1958. He served during the Korean War.

Chuck was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber for 40 years.

He married Doris Bernhardt on October 10, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Survivors include daughter Janet Farwell; son Ron (Patty) Slocum; daughter Janis (Brian) Faulkenberry; sister Connie (Don) Trimble; grandchildren Misty Gray, Melissa (Heath) Brecheisen, Ron Farwell, Jessica (Branden) Joost, Jennifer Slocum, Madison (David) Mershon, and Kyle Faulkenberry; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Omer A. Slocum and Orwin C. Slocum.

Chuck enjoyed taking his 1955 Chevy Belair to local car shows. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and attending their sporting events. He also attended KU Basketball and Washburn University Basketball games. He really enjoyed working around their home, and keeping the yard immaculate.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Military Veteran Project through www.militaryveteranproject.org or Midland Care Hospice at www.midlandcare.org . 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka, Kansas, 66610. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Dove Southwest Chapel. Interment will follow the funeral service at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas.

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