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Thomas Henry Obituary
He was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on July 9, 1948 the son of James T. and Paula A. (Specht) Henry. He and his family moved to Seneca at a young age and grew up there attending Sts. Peter and Paul Parochial School through 11th grade and graduated from Seneca High School in 1966 as a basketball star.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam with Spec 4 198th Infantry where he was a tunnel rat and radio telephone operator. Tom was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was proud of his service and reached out to other veterans.
Tom retired in 2008 from the Topeka Postal Distribution Center where he was a Distribution Clerk for many years.
Tom was a compassionate, friendly, funny guy who had a great sense of humor and did not know a stranger. He enjoyed reading, playing pool, watching Horseracing, all sports, and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers.
He is survived by a brother Bill Henry of Orange Park, Fl., and his sister who was born on his 11th birthday, Kathy Speier and her husband Jim of Berryton, Ks, three nieces, many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Paula Henry and an infant brother Joey Henry who died at the age of two in 1952.
Tom will lie in state at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Monday, April 5th from 9-10:00 a.m. where a rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the VFW or any veterans organization of the donor's choice and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Thomas Edward Tom Henry
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Judi Plumer
June 21, 2021
I just heard about Tom passing away, the same day I heard Danny Shump died. I used to hang out with those guys and have such great memories. Tom used to let me drive his Boss 302 blue Ford Mustang he got when he returned from Viet Nam. He was a sweetheart and a great friend
Kelle Brewer-Brown
April 11, 2021
The Officers and Members of vfw AUXILIARY #1650 join in extending heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
jim strohmeyer
April 9, 2021
Tom was a childhood friend and a roommate in Topeka. I have a stack of Vietnam letters
from Tom and they are very special to me. Sure had a lot of fun together.
Sharna Crow
April 8, 2021
Tom was my buddy at Thorton Place. Since Covid, I had not seen him but missed him dearly. I am saddened to just read this today and I missed the funeral. May he rest in peace and I will always remember our chats and laughs.
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Joan Reed
April 6, 2021
Kathy and family my thought n prayers for you all. Just seen this. Kathy messenger me. I am the nurse that took care of your brother @ Thornton from home health.
Terry Sester
April 6, 2021
I have known Tom since his days in Seneca and Topeka. My condolences to his family. We lost another friend.........
Dan Lierz
April 6, 2021
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing have lot of memories playing basketball riding our Cushman moter scooers shooting cans with our 22 rifles he will be missed
Dan Sanders
April 4, 2021
Bill and Kathy- I am sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I remember playing basketball with him and he was always the better player. Your Dad took us to some Sts. Peter and Paul high school games when we were in grade school and those are fond memories. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dudley L. Dawkins
April 4, 2021
I’m saddened to see this, we had some great times ‘in the day’.
God Bless and God Speed Tom’s loved ones, family and friends through these trying times and may Tom Rest In Eternal Peace and Love.
Mike Simmons
March 31, 2021
Thank you for your military service to our Nation. Serving in the Armed Forces is truly one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself, your family, your friends and your Nation.
May God bless you, your Family & Friends. WELCOME HOME!
Walter Gavin
March 30, 2021
Bill and Tom were brothers and you know brothers don’t always see eye to eye they fight argue and disagree but in the end they are always there for each other sorry For you’re lost
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