Menu

Search by Name

Search by Name

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Thum
/
Victor Thum
Thum
/
Victor Thum

Victor Edward Thum Sr.

Victor Thum Obituary

Age 88, January 8, 2000, of Buchanan Dam, TX formerly of Buffalo, NY; husband of Rodelphia Thum of Kingsland, TX; father of Victor Edward Thum, Jr. of Buchanan Dam, TX. Funeral services Sunday at 2:00 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Kingsland, TX. Rev. Joe Mitrano officiating. Burial in Bluffton Cemetery, Llano County, TX. Victor worked as an outboard mechanic for the Swan Marine and the Brobeil Marine both in Buffalo, NY. He moved to Buchanan Dam in 1982 from Holland, NY. He is of the Catholic faith and a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Kingsland, TX. He was a member of the AARP. Arrangements by WALDROPE-HATFIELD-HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOMES, INC., Kingsland, TX.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 9, 2000.

Make a Donation
in Victor Thum's name

Memorial Events
for Victor Thum

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Victor's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Victor Thum's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more
Recent deaths in the news
Gilson Lavis (1951–2025), drummer for Squeeze
Read more
Charles Coste (1924–2025), oldest living Olympic champion
Read more
Marshawn Kneeland (2001–2025), Dallas Cowboys defensive end
Read more
Mary Ann Wilson (1938–2025), host of Sit and Be Fit on PBS
Read more
More ways to support the family
Visit the Sympathy Shop

Show your sympathy by sending flowers.

Send Your Arrangement

Plant a tree in memory of Victor.

Choose Your Tree

Dedicate a star in Victor's name.

Name a Star

Donate to charity in honor of Victor.

Make a Donation