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William “Bill” J. Thomas
April 28, 1939 - December 15, 2024
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Obituary For William “Bill” J. Thomas
William J. “Bill” Thomas, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 28,1939 to Joseph and Florence (Frey) Thomas. Bill married Susan “Sue” Swan on March 19, 1966, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin.
Bill retired from AT&T in 2000. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino and watching drag racing.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Tim Thomas, Paula Kufahl; granddaughter, Kelsie Kufahl; brother, Jim (Dee) Thomas, and nephew, Bryan Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice for their loving care of Bill.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers the family will make donations.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N Sherman Ave
608-249-8257
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December 24, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to Sue and family. I always enjoyed working with Bill at AT&T / NMC. Debi and Jim Sainsbury
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December 24, 2024
Sue and family, So Sorry for your loss. I have great memories of both you and Bill during the many years that we bowled together. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Mike Halverson 608-577-2422
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December 22, 2024
I've known Bill since we were teenagers. Fun to be with & around. He was always a wonderful person & kind soul. Love you Bill
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December 22, 2024
Sue and family, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Remembering the good times we had at bowling. You have my sympathy.🙏😔
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December 22, 2024
So sorry to read about Bill. So helpful and friendly. Chris Grannis
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December 22, 2024
What fun we had bowling with Bill and Sue on Friday mornings! R.I. P. Bill - and the next time it thunders we'll know that you're enjoying the sport again. Tom and Mary Vespia
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December 22, 2024
So sorry to hear about Bill. Our sincere condolences. Dan Fredericks and family
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December 21, 2024
Bill , Rest In Peace you deserve it. I will always remember all of squirrel hunting trips we did together. I miss you and say hi to mom and dad for me. I always looked up to you to when we were young. Things won't be the same with out you. Love Jim and Dee🎆
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December 21, 2024
I worked with Bill at wis telephone. he was kind and always willing to help when I needed to learn something new. A good man and friend. tom doepke
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December 20, 2024
He was one of the coolest guys on the planet. I hope the catfish are biting where your at.
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