"Lose Family, So sorry to hear of the physical loss of Uncle Tom. Uncle Tom is of such a character that he will never be forgotten, and his presence will always be felt. God blessed all of us with his wonderful nature and enthusiasm for life. He was after all the greatest fisherman Echo Lake has ever seen - a Legend of Echo Lake. His boisterous and gregarious laugh would always generate a smile. May that smile he leaves behind for us all find a way back to each of you as you grip and overcome the grief of loss. God bless you all Lose Family. Love, Peter Lemmer"
In loving memory of
Thomas J Lose
September 3, 1927 - May 26, 2020
Thomas J. Lose, 92, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Friendship Haven.
A visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. A private family mass will be held at Corpus Christi Church. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Marianne of Fort Dodge; children, Cathy (Tim) Mullaney of Cottage Grove, MN, Stephen (Jeri) Lose of Atlanta, GA, John (Rose) Lose of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Michael (Mary) Lose of Rochester, MN, Mary Rose (Kurt) Iten of Fridley, MN; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Florence Lose of Sonoma, CA; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Francis and Margaret (Smith) Lose; premature son, Peter Lose; brother, Dr. Richard Lose and sisters, Barbara Sherman of West Allis, WI and Phyllis Browne of Milwaukee, WI.
Thomas Joseph Lose was born September 3, 1927 in Decatur, IN. He was raised and educated in the Milwaukee area. In October 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving mainly in Guam. Following his Honorable discharge in 1947 he enrolled in Marquette University and received his law degree. On September 6, 1952 he was united in marriage to Marianne Lemmer and they made their home in the Milwaukee area. In 1969 the family moved to Fort Dodge. Thomas worked in the trust department at First National Bank for many years before starting his own law practice.
Memorials may be left to Saint Edmond Catholic Schools.
Tributes
"With great sadness I feel for the entire Lose family, I thank you for being able to share in the funeral of your dad. Mr. and Mrs. Lose were friends of my parents since they moved to Fort Dodge. I believe they worked "Bingo" together on Thursday nights and their friendship grew form there. Everyone knew when Mr.Lose was around with his loud laugh and smile in his eyes! His pride for his children and their successes in life were told to me by my mom for many years. Thank you for posting the pictures you did! I am happy to see the 65th celebration of their marriage and the bench that will always represent the life well lived. Mary Koch Morrow"
"Uncle Tom, your resounding laugh can still be heard galaxies away and will forever echo in my mind. Blessings to you on your journey across the ethers and peace to your entire Lose clan. Vic Desotelle "
"Marianne, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you, Cathy, Steve, Mike, John, and Mary Rose as your families Gather to mourn the passing of ?D?. He was well loved. It has been our pleasure to share very special memories of his smiling face, gentle and loving teasing, and his visible love for you, Marianne and your children, grandchildren. With love and respect, as D now rests in the gentle hands of Jesus. Rick and Christine Zabel"
"Tom was a great guy. sorry for your loss."
"Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved "D". Mary Louise and Jim"
"Condolences to you and your family, John."
"He was a trusted loyal friend,"
"My prayers and condolences to the family, especially Marianne. The only image I have of Tom in my mind is with a big smile offering a cheerful greeting."