Richard A. “Geronimo” Thomas, 80, of Menasha, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2013.
He was born June 10, 1933, in a log cabin in the town of Bartleme to the late Otis and Tillie (Rasmussen) Thomas.
On April 26, 1958, he married Elaine Pluedeman.
Dick is a proud United States veteran, having served in Libya and New Mexico as a part of the Air Force.
He was also a retiree of American Can after 34 years. In his free time, Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing, and had a great love of music.
He also enjoyed shooting pool and singing. He was a past master of the old Menasha Free Mason Lodge and has been a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Neenah.
Dick will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Elaine; his daughters: Ann (Bryan) Danke, Carol (Greg) Kempen and Lynn (Jon) Tyczkowski; his grandchildren, Rebecca Danke, Eric, Alicia and Timothy Kempen, and Nick and Kaylin Tyczkowski; as well as his great-grandchildren, Serena May Kempen-Lee and Nadalyn Steenis. He is further survived by his sister-in-law, Bernice; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Peter Thomas, and his brother, Wilbur Thomas.
A memorial service for Dick will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 809 S. Commercial St., Neenah, with the Rev. Catherine A.K. Mode officiating. Friends and family may visit at the church from 9:30 s.m. until the hour of service.
Military honors will follow.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Dick’s name.
Dick’s family would like to extend a warm thank you the nurses and staff of Manor Care for their care and compassion throughout Dick’s stay.
Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.westgorfuneralhomes.com.
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