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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.

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  • December 20, 2024

    Stu Cook

    He was one of the coolest guys on the planet. I hope the catfish are biting where your at.

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