Shawnee County KS Archives Obituaries.....OFFICER, Ernest F.  April 29, 1947
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The Topeka Daily Capital
Tuesday
April 29, 1947

Ernest F. Officer, City Youth Leader, Dies Monday Night.
Was Scout Official In Topeka for 20 Years; Civic Figure.

Ernest F. OFFICER, prominent Topeka businessman and civic leader, died Monday
evening in a local hospital following a short illness.
Sales manager of Adams Brother Printing Company in Topeka, he had been active in
community activities, especially where youths were concerned, for more than a
quarter of a century.
Hundreds of Topeka boys learned to know him during the 20 years he served as
scoutmaster to Troop 16 of the Boy Scouts of America at the First Methodist
Church. He was honored at a 20th anniversary celebration a year ago. 
Recreation Center Leader
Monday night, the troop celebrated its 21st anniversary.
Officer was also instrumental in establishing the five youth centers which now
exist in Topeka. He served as chairman of a committee of the Topeka Council of
Social Agencies whose studies and investigations led to the formation of "The
Wagon Wheel," "The Hubba Hut," "The Melody HILL," and other recreation centers.
For many years, he was a member of the board of directors of the Topeka Young
Mens's Christian Association at Ninth and Quincy and was instrumental in helping
to establish new youth recreation activities there.
Ex-Optimist President
Prominent in all types of civic activities, he had served as president of the
Topeka Optimist Club. He played a prominent part in establishing and promoting
the Halloween festivals which the club has been holding during recent years at
the Municipal Auditorium and on downtown streets.
He worked with Junior Optimist Clubs as part of the YMCA. Under the program,
boys from the poorer sections of the city took part in recreational activities
and civic betterment projects.
Officer had been connected with the Adms Brothers Printing Company for the last
30 years. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 51.
Surviving are his wife, Bessie Officer of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Oren
LYON, Scottsbluff, Neb., and Mrs. Al. NORDSTROM, Newton; one son, Fred Officer,
Topeka; five grandchildren and two sisters. 
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. 


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