Gregory "Greg" Bothwell

Gregory “Greg” Mitchell Bothwell, 68, Topeka, Kansas, died unexpectedly but peacefully on July 17, 2024. Greg was born on December 18, 1955, in Marysville, Kansas. He was the only son of Gary Mitchell Bothwell and Donna Nemec Bothwell. His mother died when he was barely a year old but he soon became part of another loving family. In 1959, his father, Gary, married a fellow widower, Beverly Jean Post Simpson, who had two sons, Bob and John. Their sister, Tammy, followed which made for a lot of fun growing up with a very tight-knit group of siblings. The Bothwell family made their home in Belleville, Kansas before moving to Topeka, Kansas in 1964. Greg graduated from Topeka West High School in 1975. He remained in Topeka the rest of his life. Greg married Karen Keckler on August 2, 1986, in Topeka. Greg began working for the City of Topeka Traffic Operations after high school. He was employed there for over 40 years before retiring as Signs & Markings Supervisor. Greg was a past president and long-time member of the International Municipal Signal Association and traveled frequently across the United States in support of their activities. Greg was an outgoing person and an avid sportsman. In his trademark cowboy hat and scarf, he never met a stranger. He was a kindhearted soul who loved visiting with his family and friends. There is nothing he would not do for them. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, dogs, horses, old Western movies, shed hunting, rock collecting, and spending time with his grandson. His favorite outdoor adventures with family and friends included fishing for King Salmon and Halibut in Alaska and his many visits to Lebanon, Kansas and the Salina Creek mountains of Utah. Greg is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Karen; his mother, Beverly Bothwell; son, Gray Bothwell (Kristin); grandson, Liam Bothwell; brother, Bob Simpson (Sandy); sister, Tammy Dishman (Jeff); brothers-in-law, Kevin Keckler (Donna) and Doug Keckler (Tammy); and so many treasured nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Bothwell, parents-in-law, Bernard and Stanley Keckler, and brother, John Simpson. A Celebration of Greg's Life and Open House will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Aurora at Vinewood, 2848 SE 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Inc., sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Gregory "Greg" Bothwell

December 18, 1955 - July 17, 2024