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BORN
1945
DIED
2017
Thomas Rost Obituary
Thomas A. Rost, 71, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He was born on November 28, 1945 to the late George and Irene (Hellman) Rost. After graduating from Oconto Falls High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in the Vietnam War. In Thomas' free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and spending time on his land in Oconto County. Being the family man he was, he always enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren.
Thomas is survived by his daughters, Cassie Yaeger and Leslie (Al Bailey) Rost; step-sons, Scott (Dena) Klaus and Chad (Danielle) Klaus; grandchildren, Tanner Klaus, Kennedy Klaus, Brody Yaeger, Maxx Klaus, and Caden Yaeger; sisters, Margaret (Larry) Brick and Pat (John) Yirsa; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of Parish Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Ave. Visitation will continue on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Gerald Prusakowski, OFM officiating at St, Benedict Catholic Parish, 3370 Deerfield Rd., in Suamico. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established in Thomas' name.
Thomas' family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Mary's Hospital and Unity Hospice for their compassion and care during this difficult time.
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Valentine
February 10, 2017
We were sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We had a good visit with him last Nov. at AppleBees in Green Bay. It was so good seeing him. When he lived in Suamico, many years ago he was a good neighbor. May he rest in peace.
Michelle, Gary and Jayden Virtues
February 10, 2017
You are all heavy in our thoughts and minds in loosing Dad. He was a wonderful and generous man who will be sadly missed. We love you all and are deeply saddened that we are away and will not be there to celebrate his passing into God's paradise in heaven.
Hoffman's
February 9, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your family. Jim,Tammy,and Chance Hoffman
Pepper Davis
February 9, 2017
God bless your soul Tom. Another wonderful person from Lt Suamico gone. RIP
Deepest sympathy to your family
Pepper Davis
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Kay Roskom
February 9, 2017
I remember seeing Tom at his girls' softball games and basketball games. Our sincere condolences . Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Rich Dusenske
February 9, 2017
Semper Fi Marine!
Gary Simon
February 9, 2017
I knew Tom from our Retirement Group great guy golf with him many times will miss him condolences to the family
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