Jerry L. Tolin, 85, Overland Park, KS, passed away May 3, 2013. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Monday, May 6 at Congregation Beth Torah, 6100 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS. Interment will follow in the Congregation Beth Torah Section of Mt. Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO.
Jerry was born in Cleveland, OH and graduated from Ohio State University. His professional career spanned more than 50 years in the fabric business. He moved to Kansas City as president of House of Fabrics and remained in fabric sales until the age of 82.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Nan, and his parents, Hyman and Dora Tolchinsky. Survivors include a son, Josh (Kim) Tolin, St. Louis, MO; a daughter, Susan (Kevin) Boggs, Overland Park; a brother, Robert (Babe) Tolin, Beachwood, OH; and grandchildren, Danielle Davis, Rebecca Boggs, and Alec Boggs of Overland Park; Aron Tolin, Emily and Hannah Tolin, of St. Louis. Condolences may be made at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com.