"Tom was a great person that could always light up a room and make a negative situation a positive one. I had the pleasure of coaching wrestling with Tom at St. Eds and have always had such great things to share with others about Tom. I had dinner with Tom and some of the other guys at station a little over a month before his passing. I had a great time and they had prepared a great meal. I enjoyed my time with Tom and the other guys and it made me think that I need to stop down more often to see Tom and the other guys. He will truly be missed by the entire community has he was such a great man and positive influence to many. Thanks for the memories! Jeffery Halter"
In loving memory of
Thomas Andrew Peart
February 10, 1966 - March 14, 2014
Tom A. Peart, 48, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the Iowa Professional Firefighters Honor Guard and the U.S. Marine Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Kelsey of Fort Dodge; sons, Keaton and Kade both at home; siblings, Bill(Paula)Peart of Humboldt; Lori(Steve) Trueblood of Fort Dodge; Rick(Maria)Peart of Fort Dodge; father-in-law, Dean Kitley of Fort Dodge; sister-in-law, Jean(Gary)Hoveland of Kanawha; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents William and Audrey (Nelson) Peart; mother-in-law, Viv Kitley; brother-in-law, Kevin Kitley; and his nephew, Tyler Peart.
Thomas Andrew Peart was born on February 10, 1966 in Fort Dodge. He was educated in Fort Dodge, graduating from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1984. Tom then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving from 1984 to 1988. He then served for several years with Iowa National Guard. In October of 1991, Tom joined the Fort Dodge Fire Department where he was a 22 year veteran and currently was serving as the President of the Firefighters Local 622 Union representing Fort Dodge for the past 2 years. Tom was the owner of "Chimney Sweep" and "Tom Peart Window Cleaning", along with working part time at Menards. On April 12, 1997 he was united in marriage to Kelsey Kitley and the couple made their home in Fort Dodge. Tom enjoyed hunting, golfing, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He was a loving husband and father who supported his family in every possible way. His sense of humor and joy will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"On behalf of the Clear Lake Fire Department and myself we are sorry for your loss and we extend our condolences. I remember Tom while I worked with the State Fire Marshal's Office and coming to Ft.Dodge. God Bless. Mike Keefe Assistant Chief Clear Lake Fire Department Retired SFM"
"To Toms entire family including Fort Dodge Fire. Boone Professional Firefighters Local 678 would like to send our thoughts and prayers to you all during this time of sorrow."
"I remember Tom when I was playing softball and he was going with one of my teammates. He was always on my case about throwing the ball over our pitchers head. He was a really nice guy to be around. I will miss his smile and his wit. My deepest sympathies to the PEart/Kitley families. "
" Served with Tom in the Marine Corps.Outstanding Marine and friend... Thoughts and prayers to the family..Semper Fi my friend. Till we meet again... Steve Manning Nashville,Tn"
"My deepest sympathy to you all.... Tom joined the Fire Department the year before my father retired from there, so I didn't get the chance to know him. But the wonderful things I've read/heard about him, make me feel like I did. May God Bless you and comfort you; and know that your love for Tom will always keep him near. "
"On behalf of the Ames Fire Department, our members wish to offer our deepest sympathies. As you grieve, know that we are remembering you all and honoring the memory of Firefighter Peart. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolances. Shawn Bayouth, Fire Chief Ames Fire Department"
"Some of my best memories, from my time with Fort Dodge Fire, involve Tom. I will always remember Tom for his ability to laugh at himself, to help his co-workers get through a stressful situation My prayers go out to Tom's Family and the Fort Dodge Fire Department. I sure Tom will be greatly missed Mick Landers, Assistant Chief Creston Fire and Rescue"
"On behalf of the Fort Madison Fire Dept., Local 607, I extend my condolences and sympathies to Tom Peart's family. Fraternally, Chad Hannum, President Fort Madison Fire Fighters Local 607"
"So sorry for your loss prayers are with you and your family"
"My sincerest condolences to the Peart/Kitley families. Tom was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor, a good soul, and was a dedicated dad and husband. His committment to helping others was astounding. One of my favorite memories was years back racing remote controlled cars with him in the parking lot of FDSH on a Sunday afternoon. May you all hold on the good memories of him in your hearts."
"We at Doyle Construction and the Doyle Family send our deepest sympathy's to Tom's Family. Tom worked with us for many years and always was a fun guy to work with. I myself will miss his whit and a smile every time we crossed paths. Great memories from a great man. He will be missed. Mike Doyle Doyle Construction Company. Fort Dodge Iowa "
"On behalf of the Ankeny Career Fire Fighters Local 4814, I extend my condolences and sympathies to President Tom Peart's family. We are saddened to hear about the sudden loss, and wish to thank President Peart for his over 20 years of commitment and dedication to the fire service. Fraternally, Jeff Wells, President Ankeny Career Fire Fighters Local 4814"