Obit: Thoma, Gordon B. (1933 -
2013)
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Surnames: Thoma, Meihak, Dux,
Lindgren, Barrow
----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 20
Apr 2013
Thoma, Gordon B. (29 OCT 1933 - 19 APR 2013)
Gordon B.
Thoma, age 79, of Greenwood, WI, died on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the
Neillsville Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Gordon Bobby Thoma was born
on October 29, 1933 on the family farm in Globe, WI the son of Frank Carl and
Minnie (Meihak) Thoma. He attended the Globe Grade School and worked on the
family farm. On January 7, 1955 he enlisted into the United States Army and was
stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Fort Lewis, WA. He was discharged as a
Private First Class on December 13, 1957. On May 24, 1958 he was united in
marriage to Gladys Dux. Gordon farmed with his family and occasionally helped
his brother haul canned milk. In 1964 Gordon and Gladys took over the family
farm where they resided until the spring of 1991 when they moved to their
present residence. Gordon enjoyed spending time in the woods and sawing wood,
riding his Gator through the trails, attending auctions, hunting, berry picking,
joke telling and spending time in his shop tinkering and making wood crafts for
family and friends. Gordon was a member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Globe and served as a church officer. He was also a member of the
Neillsville American Legion, and the Weston Town Board.
He is survived
by his wife, Gladys, five children, Gail (Dan) Lindgren of Loyal, WI, Gloria
(Allen) Barrow of Brunswick, GA, Greg (Dawn) Thoma of Neillsville, WI, Gary
(Kelly) Thoma of Neillsville, WI and Gina Thoma of Greenwood, WI. Nine
Grandchildren, Nate, Tom, Marc, Amber, Luke, Cassandra (Andrew) Ewald, Bob,
Katie and Kaitlin, One Great Grandchild, Clara, a sister-in-law, Genevieve Dux
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
brothers, George and Bobby, a sister, Irene and a brother-in-law, Louis Dux.
Funeral Services for Gordon will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 22,
2013 at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Globe, WI. Pastor John
Warmuth will officiate. Music will be provided by Karen Hoppa, organist and Dan
and Bunny Dux, vocalists. Military Rites will be accorded by the Neillsville
Veterans Council. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April
21, 2013 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and again from 10:00 a.m., to
11:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
prior to the service. Interment will be in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church Cemetery.
Serving as casket bearers will be Nate Lindgren, Tom
Lindgren, Marc Lindgren, Bob Thoma, Luke Barrow and Matt Thoma.
Online
Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.
The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Gordon's family with Funeral
arrangements.
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