TOPEKA, Kan. – Jerry R. Irey, Topeka, Kan., passed away quietly March 21, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice, Topeka. He was 80 years old. He was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Ottawa, Kan.
Jerry graduated in 1962 from Melvern High School, where he played sports, including being a state basketball tournament champion in 1962. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. He successfully hunted bear, moose and elk in Alaska and Wyoming. He made several fishing trips to Canada with his brothers and other friends.
Jerry was a fireman in Topeka for 33 years, and later served as captain. Prior to being a fireman, he worked for Kansas City Power and Light company. He was an active member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Effie Irey; and a brother, Marvin Irey.
He is survived by his twin brother, Jim (Linda) Irey, of Melvern, Kan.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He will be missed by his friends and relatives.
Cremation is planned and graveside services will be planned for a later date.
Donations will be accepted in Jerry’s memory to support Melvern Community Pride and its projects, and can be sent to Melvern Community PRIDE, PO Box 36, Melvern, KS 66510. Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon is assisting the family. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
