Robert Thomas

Robert James Thomas, age 87, of Austin, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Our House Senior Living. Bob was born February 27, 1930 in Austin, Minnesota to Forrest “Emmet” and Edna (Crilly) Thomas. He grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine (Pacelli) High School. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948 and served in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey and Germany. While stationed in Germany, he was manager of the NCO Club. Bob was discharged in 1952. On February 14, 1953 he was united in marriage to Donna Herr at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Bob worked at Hormel Foods for 39 years and retired in 1986. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and formerly the Eagles and the Moose. Bob enjoyed camping, traveling to all 50 states, Canada, and Europe. He was a member of the Hitchhiker Voyageurs Camping Club of Minnesota and at one time, sang with the Northwest Singers, Queen of Angels Choir and more recently with the Oaks Trio and the Young Oldies. Survivors include his wife, Donna, Austin; sister, Shirley Adams and her children, Donald (Mona) Adams, Diane Aaby, Debra (Keith) Snyder, Darlene Edge, Donna (Doug) Loverink, David (Debbie) Adams, Denise (Bob) Heimerman, Danette (Jon) Nemitz. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, LaVerne Adams. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91. Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Parkinsons Research, or Lewy Bodies Dementia Research. A special thanks to the staff at Our House and St. Croix Hospice Care. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Thursday, June 22 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912

Service

Thursday, June 22 2017
11:00 AM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912