Per Thomas and his family’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service has been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. To share condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641‒844‒1234.

He is survived by his wife Celeste; his children: Lori (Lloyd) Faulkner, of St. Louis, MO, Michael Grudgings, of Des Moines, Brooke (Art) Silbernagel, of Atkins, and stepson Randy Springer, of Marshalltown; his two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.