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Greg Thomsen Obituary
Chattanooga, TN
Greg Thomsen, 67, joined in heaven his best friend and brother, Kelly Thomsen, and his father, Leo Thomsen on Friday, February 10, 2017. Although Greg sustained a spinal cord injury many years ago, he never saw himself as disabled. He traveled the world, became a public speaker, pursued higher education and every other pursuit with passion and drive.
He is survived by his devoted pals in adventure, daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Dean Hogan; wife and fellow lover of life of 35 years, Patricia Porter Thomsen; and loving mother, Geraldine Thomsen.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. (423) 877-3524. www.lanefh.com.
Kip Johnson
November 29, 2019
Missing you Greg.
Linda Lett
February 16, 2017
Pat, so very sorry to here of Greg's passing. He was such an inspiration to all that knew him. Greg and I had some fun and some serious talks in the Little Red Brick Building on Clinch Ave.
Vivian Lee
February 15, 2017
Greg was a goods person, an inspiration and friend to all and a devoted family man.
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Mary Zenker
February 13, 2017
Greg was truly an inspiration and brought out the best in all of us. I so enjoyed our years together when we both lived in Milwaukee, we certainly had fun times. God has made Greg whole again. May God truly bless you and give you comfort/peace at this sorrowful time
Mary Zenker
February 13, 2017
Greg was truly an inspirational person and brought out the best in all of us. I so enjoyed the years we spent together when we both lived in Milwaukee, we had the best of times together. He will truly be missed. Now God has made him whole again. May God bless you and bring you peace/comfort at this time of sorrow for your family.
Al Kaye
February 11, 2017
Greg was inspirational to so many and I remember his trip to Washington DC to be at the signing of the ADA. He was a wonderful friend and mentor. My thoughts and blessings to Pat and Sandy.
Sandy McBee
February 11, 2017
Pat & Sandy, I am so sorry to learn of Greg's death. He was such a kind, gentle man & a pleasure to work for. May God's peace be with both of you.
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