Jerome Eschmann

Jerome Henry Eschmann, 72, Topeka, died Tuesday, October 28, 2003, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. He was born October 20, 1931, in Breeze, Illinois to Frank and Regina Eschmann. He was raised in Breeze, Illinois before moving to Topeka with his family in 1949. On April 25, 1953, Jerry married Beverly Jean Clark, and together raised a family of five children. Thereafter he married Mary Ann “Duffy” Renner on February 14, 1998, in Topeka, Kansas. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Estelle Garcia. Survivors include wife, Duffy; his daughter, Cynthia D. Bergin and her husband, Michael Bergin of Meriden; his daughter, Cherie M. Daniels and her husband, Randall S. Daniels of Meriden; his son, Frank S. Eschmann and his wife, Rita K. Eschmann of Topeka; his daughter, Pamela J. Gay and her husband, Kurt D. Gay of Lawson, MO.; and his son, Michael K. Eschmann and his wife Cathy A. Eschmann of Lee’s Summit, MO; and his eleven grandchildren, Carrie L. Eschmann, Michael S. Daniels, Rebecca K. Eschmann, John P. Bergin, Michelle L. Daniels, Kelly A. Bergin, Stephen G. Eschmann, Megan L. Gay, Alexander R. Eschmann, Eric M. Eschmann and John J. Gay. Other survivors include three sisters, Agnes A. Pringle, Cherry Valley, CA; Mary L. Figgs, Greeley, CO; and Jeannette F. Loftin, Austin, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1949 in Breese, Ill. He graduated from Washburn University in December of 1953, with a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration. After graduation, Jerry served on active duty in the U. S. Marine Corps until he returned to Topeka in March 1956, to continue serving in the 101st Infantry Rifle Company, Marine Corps Reserve. He served as Commanding Officer of that unit from 1959 to 1961. He later entered Washburn University School of Law, graduating in June 1962. Jerry practiced law in Topeka, initially with the firm Ascough, Bausch & Eschmann until 1989, then with Ascough, Eschmann, Oyler, P.A, until 1996. Before retiring, he was of counsel to the firm Eschmann & Pringle, P.A., practicing with his son, Frank S. Eschmann, and nephew, Timothy J. Pringle. He was formerly an adjunct professor at Washburn University School of Law. Jerry was a member of the American, Kansas and Topeka Bar Associations. He was formerly a member of the Defense Research Institute, the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel, the Topeka Bench-Bar Committee, and the Fraternal Order of SOAB’s. Jerry was also a member of the Topeka Rotary Club, the Knights of Columbus and Christ the King Catholic Church. He was active through the years with Boy Scout Troop 30, enjoyed ballroom dancing, golf and many outdoor sports. Jerry will lie in state from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30th, at the Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 S.W. Urish Rd., Topeka, Kansas, where family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Knights of Columbus will be reciting a rosary at 7:00p.m. a parish rosary at 7:30 p.m. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 31st, at Christ the King Church, 5973 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Topeka. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery following the service, with military honors. The Eschmann family requests that memorial donations be made in Jerry’s name to one of the following: Alzheimer’s Association, Marine Corps League, Washburn Law School Scholarship Fund or Christ the King Church Building Fund. Donations may be sent to Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home 2801 S.W. Urish Rd., Topeka.

Jerome Eschmann

October 20, 1931 - October 28, 2003