TOPEKA, Kan. – Charles F. Campbell, 93, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born June 6, 1931, at Michigan Valley, Kan., the son of Frank and Helen (Cearfoss) Campbell.
Charles graduated from high school at Michigan Valley, received his BS in Education at Emporia State, and also attended graduate school in Georgia.
He was a science teacher at East Topeka Junior High, and Jardine Junior High. He was a city street commissioner in Topeka from 1969 until 1977. He later moved to Salina, Kan., and worked for Ballou Construction as manager and foreman. In Salina he later owned and operated a sports card shop for a number of years.
After his retirement he returned to Topeka. He loved to fish at Lake Sherwood and in the Delaware River near Lake Perry. He also enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas to play in keno tournaments.
He was preceded in death by his wife; infant daughter; and siblings, “Junior” Campbell and Louise Ramshaw.
Survivors include his son Scott and his wife, of Olathe, Kan.
Cremation is planned. No services are scheduled at this time.
Memorial contributions can be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, KS 66604. Condolences can be left with Parker Price Funeral Home at ppdfuneral.com.
