Gerald D. Humble

Gerald D. Humble, 83, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away May 18, 2011, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Gerald was born September 11, 1927, in Washington, Iowa. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Army. After his service in the army he came to Kansas City to attend Rockhurst College. Gerald married Margaret E. Becker on January 19, 1952. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 56 yrs and was active in numerous ministries and activities. He was a superintendent with the Holland Construction Company, retiring in 2002 after 50 years.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Grant M. and Elizabeth (Bessie) Humble, brother John G. Humble, and granddaughter Erica Humble. Gerald was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Renee Humble RSM; loving wife Margaret E. Humble; children, Chris Humble of Gardner, Kansas, Mark and Rhonda Humble of Gardner, Kansas, Renee Humble of Mission, Kansas, Grant and Lisa Humble of Kansas City, Kansas, Matthew Humble of Kansas City, Kansas, Paul and Brenda Humble of Altoona, Iowa, and John and Kathryn Humble of Beatrice, Nebraska; grandchildren, Michelle, Kevin, Chad, Brandon, Laura, Genna, Dale, Malarie, Jerad, and Linda; and great-grandchildren, Levi, Oliva, and Kyria.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church Food Kitchen, 5901 Flint,
Shawnee, Kansas 66203.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.