nd Pat recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Tom is survived by his wife, Pat, his daughter Sherry (Jeff) Mercier of Kingman, AZ. Also survived by his grandson Thomas Strawn of Colorado Springs, CO., four granddaughters; Brittany (Mark) Hardy, of Menifee, CA.; Tara Strawn of Las Vegas, NV.; Tristian Hall of Las Vegas, NV., Augenet Horner of Medford, OR. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Alexis (8) and Noah (2). Tom's grandchildren were the light of his life and traveled as often as possible to spend time with them. Tom is also survived by the only sibling in his Mother's family, his Aunt Nelda Prelip of Kanawha, IA. He is also survived by eight nieces and six nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews. Lastly he leaves behind his beloved dogs, Missy and Teddy. Tom was preceded in death by his Parents, Herb and Ona Nessa; Daughter, Suzanne Horner; Sisters, Pauline Freeseman and Gloria Hoooper. Memorial Services will be held at 2pm on August 26, 2017 at Immanual Lutheran Church in Forest City. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following at Bear Creek Golf Club in Forest City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of North Iowa; Forest City Education Foundation; and Winnebago County Relay for Life. "Tom always followed his dreams, never the rules"
246 South Clark St.
Forest City, Iowa 50436