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Thomas Nusbaum Obituary
Thomas A. Nusbaum
November 9, 1944-August 1, 2020
CASA GRANDE, AZ-Thomas A. Nusbaum, 75, of Casa Grande, Arizona, died Friday, August 1, 2020, at Hospice of the Valley, Gilbert, Arizona.
Tom Nusbaum was born on November 9, 1944, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Alberta and Don Nusbaum. He was the oldest of three brothers, including David and Jeff. He met and married Jo Anne Garvin in 1970, and they lived in Rock Island and Moline until they moved to Casa Grande, Arizona, after retirement. They have two children, Don of Casa Grande, and Anne of Chicago, Il.
Tom spent his career in sales and sales management, but his passions included watching his kids play high school sports, playing golf with life-long friends, and keeping up with his favorite college and professional teams. In retirement, he enjoyed playing pool and trading stories with friends from all over the country. Toms greatest joy was spending time and laughing with his wife and children. Tom loved playing golf with his kids, and instilled his passion for sportsmanship, humor, and fun in their lives. He had a huge heart and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him, especially his family.
Tom is survived by his mother, Alberta, his brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Wendy, his wife, son, and daughter, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Quad City area. Family services will be held in Rock Island at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Toms name to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan, IL
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Jerrie Wright
August 17, 2022
I always think of a certain picture I have of Tom when he and Vern Adlfinger were visiting one day. Tom was so much fun! Vern and I spent a lot of time with Tom back in the 60s & 70s, a long time ago.
Tom Leslie
September 3, 2020
Tom and I were great childhood friends growing up in the same neighborhood. I'm very sorry to hear about Tom's passing.
Carol Parr
September 1, 2020
So sorry to hear about Tom/sending my condolences
Jessica Kriner
August 31, 2020
So sad to hear that uncle Tom is gone. I have many childhood memories that make me smile. So much love to aunt Jo Anne, my cousins Don and Anne.
Duane and Bobbie Pipho
August 29, 2020
Bobbie enjoyed serving on the CAC with Tom and we both enjoyed sharing time in the billiards room. He will be missed by many.
Nancy Frankel
August 28, 2020
Jo, I’ll never forget the day/ night that Tom had a kidney stone and was laying on your kitchen floor. None of us knew what to do! Let me know when the service in Rock Island will be. Would love to be there and see you!
August 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I'm was glad that I was able to see him when he was here visiting with his Mother sorry for your loss
Jerrie Adlfinger Wright
August 23, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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