"Sorry for your loss, I haven't seen him or Brad in a few years, but always enjoyed the time in the Reserves with your dad. He was a great guy to work under and always fun to be around. "
In loving memory of
Paul E. Thompson
September 13, 1933 - November 30, 2019
PAUL THOMPSON
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Paul E. Thompson, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Lutheran Living Senior Campus.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at New Hope United Methodist Church. Reverend Dave Wittmann will officiate. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Paul was born on September 13, 1933, in Muscatine, the son of Lyle and Agnes Shoultz Thompson. He married Phyllis D. LaRue on September 11, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2013.
He worked at John Deere for 33 ½ years. After he retired, he worked for Happy Joes, delivering pizzas for 25 years. Paul was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Army.
Paul enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing, bowling, and playing cards. He loved watching western movies and spending time with his family.
Those left to honor his memory include two sons, Scott E. Thompson and wife, Cathy, of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Brad A. Thompson and wife, Susan, of Fruitland; one daughter, Amber R. Sisnroy and husband, Joey, of Eliza, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; and three sisters, Norma, Virginia, and Shirley.
Tributes
"Very sad to hear about Paul. I always looked forward to seeing him at church when I came home. He always gave me a hard time and I looked forward to it. Sending prayers to the family. Jo-Ann Tisor Ralls"
"Thanks everyone, from all of us. ?"
"so sorry for your loss brad"
"Amber, Scott and Brad and families I am sorry to learn of Paul's passing. The last time I saw him was at our 2017 MHS Class of 1952 class reunion. He will be remembered by Class members as kind of quiet but quite a jokester. Thoughts and prayers are with all."
"I am so very sorry to see this Amber . Your Dad was such a sweet man . I will keep you and your family in my prayers "