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James Lederer Obituary

James E. Lederer, 73, Wakarusa, Kansas, passed away at his home, Monday, February 22, 2021.

Survivors include his siblings, Kay Johnson, Jack Lederer (Terry) and Helen Ramshaw (Ray). Jim was also preceded in death by his parents, John and Nellie Johnson Lederer, his wife, Geraldine Cummings Lederer, and brother-in-law, Duane Johnson.

Visitation is Monday, March 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Jim's Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa. Due to the pandemic, masks and social distancing are required. Jim's service will be livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page.

Please visit www.kevinbrennanfamily.com to send condolences online and to read more about Jim's life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 25, 2021.

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