John R. Thomas

Madison - John Thomas born into Eternal Life on July 4th, 2015, age 89 years old. Born on April 24th, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Glen Thomas and Emma (Muerner) Thomas. Graduate from Libbey High School, Toledo, OH. He joined the Army June 9, 1945 and served in the occupation of Japan with his unit being headquartered in Nagasaki. He was Honorably Discharged as a Second Lieutenant, January 22, 1947. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was recalled to active duty for the Korean War, June 11, 1951, serving as an Adjutant in Germany and was Honorably Discharged as a First Lieutenant, May 27, 1953. He married Marjorie (Norwood) Thomas on October 13, 1951. He worked as a chemical engineer for Dewey and Almy Chemical Co., Johnson Controls and Ray O Vac. He was a member of Toastmasters and Kiwanis. He was an avid euchre and duplicate bridge player. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, camping and canoeing with his family. He was the dear father of Eric (Sally) Thomas (Brookfield, WI), Elizabeth Harrigan (Hudson, WI) and Marilyn (Jack) Henrich (Cottage Grove, WI). He was the loving grandfather of Joseph (Annie) Thomas, William Thomas, and Jessica (Ryan) Huenink, M...[more]

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ael Harrigan, and Connor Harrigan, Tammy Schroedel, Sheli Sherman, Sabrina (Eric) Wagner, Danny McCarty, and Isabelle Henrich, and great grandfather to Logan, Camryn, Jenna, Jerrica, Jacklyn, Elizabeth, Ashley, Kylee, Logan, and Lexi. He was the dearest brother to Joan (Richard) Mercer (Forest Park, OH), James (Marsha) Thomas (Niceville, FL) and beloved brother in law to Persis Betts (Raleigh, North Carolina), Betty Thomas (Toledo OH), and Jean Thomas (Ypsilanti, Michigan) . He is preceded in death by his loving wife Marjorie, his brothers Bill and David Thomas. He was the faithful staff to his cat "Flash". John is further survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews, and countless friends. The family wishes to extend their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Sebring Assisted Living and Agrace Hospice Care for their loving care. A visitation will be held Friday July 10, 2015 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, WI. from 4:00pm-6:00pm. A memorial service will be held Saturday July 11, 2015 at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 203 Wisconsin Ave. Madison, WI, at 10:00am with a visitation at 9:00am, luncheon to follow. We will be celebrating dad's life, and since dad was color blind and won't know if you are wearing black, we want people to have the option of wearing Badger Red as he loved Badger sports and music. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison 608-238-3434 Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com