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Tom Netherton Obituary
NETHERTON
(Tom) We love you today
as we always have,
We miss you today
and always will.
From all your family xx
174 Entries
Nancy
July 1, 2025
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you- Philippians 1:3
Maddy Hayes
June 19, 2025
MET HIM MANY YEARS AGO IN UPSTATE NY. BEAUTIFUL VOICE, TALL. AND VERY HANDSOME.
Michael Netherton
October 30, 2024
Tom you and most certainly your witness and testimony for God's bold. We need you today with the all that is going on in the world today.
However, your right where God wants you....with Him. I remember watching and listening to you on the Lawrence Welk show and I still have your albums.
I would tell to rest in Peace, but I don't think Heavens going a peaceful home. Praising God, all the joy of being loved ones again. I so look forward to being there with you!
Lynne Denney Thrower
May 9, 2024
Tom, you are greatly missed by many of the fans you had in your career. My only regret was that when I was in High School and visited Los Angeles with my parents I never thought of finding out how to get tickets to the Lawrence Welk Show. Wish I had now. I still watch the show today and love Milestones and Memories. It was a great way to pay tribute to all those Lawrence Welk Singers. Wish you were still with us.
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Arthur Hatcher
September 30, 2023
Much joy over the years listening to your spiritual singing on the Welk show . Condolences to the family in your passing. Your voice is forever enjoyed and continually listened to on the LWELK reruns . Rest in The Master. A. L. Hatcher
Sol Alba Nunez
March 30, 2023
A gift from God for us to see and hear. Beautiful person. Rest in peace.
Sol Alba Nunez
March 30, 2023
I watched the Lawrence Welk show as a kid. I was in awe of Tom Netherton. Beautiful person and voice . So happy that he loves the Lord. A gift.
DAVID ROYSTER
October 13, 2021
Tom, I will always remember our days singing at The Country Inn in Berkeley Springs, WV. I was truly shocked to hear of your death! We had some good times and I hope you are resting in the arms of Jesus, my friend.
Elizabeth Cox
June 21, 2021
I grew up Watching The Lawrence Well show growing up. Although I loved the show I enjoyed hearing Tom sing. He was so handsome and had a beautiful baratone voice. You're now in heaven with you're Savior Jesus. I miss you. I guess in a way I loved you. RIP in the light of Gods love. With my heartfelt condolences. Elizabeth Cox
Heidi-Marie Ferren
May 6, 2021
WE LOVE YOU FOREVER!!! WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN VERY SOON!!!❤ LOVE, CHARLOTTE and HEIDI-MARIE FERREN
Dina Riccio
April 17, 2021
My family loved watching Tom on the Lawrence Welk Show! His voice was amazing, and he was so handsome my little sister, Doreen, used to call him Dream Date Ken after the popular doll of that era! So sorry to hear of his passing.
Patricia Staszak
March 7, 2021
a wonderful talented young man, I had the priveledge of performing with him in a production of A Salute to Irving Berlin while residing in Panama. He was in my husband's company. He was a kind and religious person. I admired him. so sad to hear he passed. was watching re runs of Lawrence Welk that I used to watch regularly because I knew he was on . I even found a couple of records he made that I still have. seeing these re runs I thought I would look him up. only to find the sad news. RIP Tom
Steve Primo
February 21, 2021
My husband Ron and I watched you on LW and really enjoyed. RIP.
Wend Netherton
February 19, 2021
I miss him very much. We had such fun together.
January 20, 2021
such a wonderful gift...... appreciate the sharing and inspiration.....
Dennis Zinke
December 9, 2020
I grew up watching Tom on the Lawrence Welk show (like I think most of us did). My wife and I met him and Mr. Welk at the Medora Musical, Medora, North Dakota. I believe this is where Mr. Welk found Tom and brought him back to his show. I am sorry to hear of Mr. Netherton's passing, but he knew his Lord and I know we will see him again. RIP and thank you for some beautiful gospel songs that you left.
John Grieve
July 11, 2020
Golden hair, golden voice. He was just amazing.
A photo I took of Tom (on the far right if you couldn't tell) with fellow officer candidates at Fort Benning, GA in the summer of 1967.
Steven Nance
June 20, 2020
Tom and I shared a cubicle at Infantry Officer Candidate School, 84th OCS Company (Class OC 50-67), Fort Benning, GA from March 15 until we graduated August 31, 1967. There was no kinder, gentler, God-fearing soldier I ever met in my 20 1/2-years of service in the Army and that includes Chaplains. When we graduated, I guess Tom was assigned to Panama and me to Fort Bliss, TX. We never saw each other again but I kept up with his career off and on over the past 50+ years, less frequently lately. Yesterday I learned of his passing more than 2 1/2-years ago; shocked and saddened but happy that he's with the Lord where he rightfully belongs.
April 27, 2020
I was sad to hear about Toms passing . I was watching Lawrence Welk sharing it with my 19 year old daughter . When we found out he passed . He was part of my child hood. May he Rest In Peace. K.Law Massachusetts
Margaret Smith
April 26, 2020
In watching all the re-runs of Lawrence Welk I appreciate that show a whole lot more then i did in my teens and early 20's. And Tom stood out. What a nice looking wholesome gorgeous man with equal voice to match. I just found out he passed away, then saw he was my age too. He was very gifted . I will continue to watch the program and for sure make more of a special interest in listening to his beautiful voice. Singing with the very best now for sure where he is now. Bless you.
February 16, 2020
I had the honor of meeting Tom in Branson MO when he was with the Welk Theater. I couldn't believe how tall he was in person! He took the time to take pictures and sign autographs and it was one of the happiest times I have had in Branson. Hope he is singing to the Lord in glory! He is very much missed!
Lori mork
February 9, 2020
Years ago I went to see the Lawrence Well show in Spokane, Wa. At the Spokane coliseum with my folks and I got to have a dance with him. It was nice. Then later on I was in Wichita , Ks. I seen him at a church singing. I grew up watching him on the Lawrence welk show. Got to see him twice so that was pretty nice. He's a man of God. I'm sorry that he's gone . RIP Tom. I will see ya in Heaven.
Jean Mccollum
January 26, 2020
I loved his singing. Always looked forward to watching him. Sorry he is gone.
Miles Ehlers
January 21, 2020
I had hoped to send Birthday wishes, so I was deeply saddened to see Tom's death notice. I had the pleasure of seeing Tom perform numerous times at the Champagne Theater in Branson, MO. Those times are precious memories. Our world is darker but heaven is all the brighter! To borrow from the theme song at the end of the Lawrence Welk shows, "He will always remain in our hearts". May it bring comfort to his family to know that there are many who share in their grief, may they feel God's presence daily!
John Cannon
January 17, 2020
I had the pleasure of bringing Tom in concert to Seattle in 1981 for a few performances and had the honor of accompanying him on the piano. I was in complete awe of his voice, his ability to entertain and of him as a brother. Was a very special time! You are a beautiful soul, Tom and are truly missed.
Julianna Sullivan
January 12, 2020
Tom did a concert in Duluth MN, I think it was 1981, had become a single parent and was struggling financially so told him couldn't afford an album. He signed and gave to me free ..Still watch him on Lawrence Welk on PBS So sad, didn't realized he passed but know he passed from here to heaven, his permanent home.
FRANK MANCINI
January 11, 2020
He was a great singer!!!!!
Judith and Owen Robbins
December 7, 2019
An Unbelievable soul whom God shared with us for too short a time.
Kathy Huff
December 2, 2019
I was just watching a little of Lawrence Welk and Tom was sharing about all those who had passed. I never realized he had passed away almost 2 years ago. He was a Christian Man. So young. Prayers for his family.
December 1, 2019
Rest in the Peace of the Lord.
Doreen
October 28, 2019
You were a great entertainer Tom.
Al Budarin
October 21, 2019
Really enjoyed your singing,you left us to soon,I too was born in Bavaria in 1946 now in
Canada,Best wishes to the Family. We very much liked watching
Lawrence Welk
Glenn Dailey
October 20, 2019
GREAT ENTERTAINER...A PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO......GLENN
Zanetta Kelley
September 9, 2019
My Mother now in Heaven and I saw Tom at the Lawrence Welk studio in CA. Tom was singing at a church in Denver where she lived. She has terminal cancer and fast losing her battle. She wanted to hear Tom so badly. I took her there and he visited with both of us. The very next day I took her to the hospital where she passed away. I heard one of his songs on the radio yesterday on my way to church. I just googled him and learned of his passing. Now hes singing for my Mother in Heaven. God bless his family.
September 3, 2019
"something" prompted me to check Tom's name online tonight. I m so very sorry to hear of his passing. My mother and I always watched Lawrence Welk and for me..mostly because of Tom. I remember dancing with him at a show in Montreal Quebec and he sang to me at a local Fair in Vermont USA. I was so thrilled ! Still have a picture of us together at that one.
May he rest in peace. Will love him for ever....Joyce Proctor Quebec Canada
Jodi Brown
August 25, 2019
I was so VERY heartbroken to hear of Tom's passing. I had the privilege of meeting him a few times during his time on the Lawrence Welk show......he was and always will be my very favorite. I believe I saw him in person 3 or 4 different times and was able to talk with him on several of those occasions, and he was one of the kindest, sweetest men I ever met......to say nothing of how very handsome he was. I was looking for him on the internet about a year ago, to see if I could find anything recent about him, when I stumbled on the news, then just found the guest book to offer condolences today. His love for Jesus certainly shined through in his personality, and his music......what a beautiful baritone voice he had!
Blessings to all of his family, and know that he is very missed by those of us who enjoyed seeing him every week on Lawrence Welk
Heaven certainly has gained another beautiful voice!
Anna Cullen
August 7, 2019
My deepest condolences. I was obsessed with Tom as a teenager. Im in shock.
Aziza Al-Tawil
July 30, 2019
My late mother (1927-2012) and I watched the show all the time and as she was from West Virginia originally we were excited that Tom was in Berkeley Springs. We never got up there as we were way out of the state but I'm back now and was wondering about Tom. So sorry to hear he has passed away but he is with his beloved God and Jesus. May he never be forgotten.
July 21, 2019
My sister and I were just watching LW last night with our 96 yo father. When Tom came on I was reminded how much I liked him as a young teenager, I thought he was so very talented and that face! I owned a copy of his autobiography but after many moves I no longer have it. He is missed but I know we will see him again. I'm so glad to hear by all these testimonials that he was as good a person as he appeared to be on the show. God bless his friends and family.
Corina Andrade
July 14, 2019
I'm so sorry for the loss of Tom Netherton. He was such a talented man. My condolences to his family, friends and fans. Rest in peace Tom.
Beverly Brown
July 11, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I miss his beautiful voice!
I remember when Tom came down to West Palm Beach Florida with Lawrence Welk. My Dad took me tothe concert and I was able to dance with Tom At the end if the night ne even signed my Bible! That was a special night for me!
Lorraine Norton
July 7, 2019
I truly enjoyed his singing, I always looked for him on Welk. In reading all the tributes from so many people, I am sure that this is a wonderful meaning to his family. May God Bless
Judith Salmons
July 4, 2019
I had the opportunity to interview Tom Netherton in the early 1980s when he was appearing in a musical production on Cape Cod, MA. I had always thought he seemed like such a nice person on the Lawrence Welk Show and was so pleased to learn he was just as nice in person. He will be missed.
Richard Notestine
June 4, 2019
He had the voice from Heaven and now he sings with the Angels
Ron Bimes
June 2, 2019
I was watching Precious Memories (Lawrence Welk) last night on public television, and checked some of the stars on the Internet. I was saddened to learn of Toms passing. He was a favorite of my mine. Sympathy to his Family.
Patty
April 21, 2019
Watching Tom sing on the 1979 Easter show and decided to Google him. Absolutely shocked to discover he passed last year. He was a wonderful singer.
Nancy Hensley
February 3, 2019
I so admired Toms spiritual faith and his spiritual hymns. I really enjoyed his singing. I was so sorry to hear of his passing! I and all his caring fans will truly miss him. God bless his family and friends!
Linn Ruff
January 20, 2019
Enjoy that beautiful mansion just made for you Tom!❤
S Farber Davis
January 13, 2019
Rest in Peace my brother in Christ. My family and I will always hold fond memories of his performances in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Wylene Dickerman
January 3, 2019
Tom was my late husband's room mate in the Army. He was a sweet person with lots of personality. We will miss him. Wylene Dickerman
Tom Dorgan
December 24, 2018
Tom's greatest gift was not his looks or his voice; but his willingness to share his love for the Lord. My hope is for your best.
December 12, 2018
Always looked forward to hearing his beautiful voice on The Lawrence Well programs. What a truly gifted singer! He will be so missed by those he sang for towards the end of his career. God bless those of his family members who remain.
P. J. Logan
Sacramento, California
Bobbi Morris
November 16, 2018
Shocked to learn of Tom's passing. He was truely gifted with his voice. Saw him in person a few times. The one that stands out is when my family went to see The Lawrence Welk team on your in West Palm Beach, Fl. We were in the front row of the balcony. Tom stood directly below us and reached up and shook my hand. Truely missed. RIP Tom
William Pahle
October 22, 2018
A truly kind, talented man.
Phyllis Coffey
October 21, 2018
He and I were on stage together at the Welk presentation in Branson, Mo., 2008. He was wonderful to me. God bless his soul. Phyllis Coffey, Ellenton,Fl. 34222
Ben Litvinoff
October 14, 2018
shocked and saddened to learn of Tom's death.I identified with him.I am a gospel singer tall and blonde and wanted to have his spot on the Lawrence Welk show.He was my favorite singer .R.I.P.Tom
Joanne Anderson
October 7, 2018
So sorry to read of Tom's passing away! Very surprised to hear. Such a gifted man with a heart & soul for the Lord! Love listening to him on PBS reruns on the Lawrence Welk show. You are now singing with the angels & what a thrill that must be!!
Karen Rambo
October 1, 2018
Thank you for helping to make the Lawrence Welk show so much fun to watch. I got to see you in concert once, what a joy. You are singing with the angels now. We will see you again one day.
Carol McCarthy Patrick Patrick
September 30, 2018
I was saddened to learn of Tom's death. My former husband, Doug McCarthy sold Tom's Word products. I believe Tom was the most handsome, talented man. That voice, oh my. We'll see you on the other side. Sympathy to his family.
Connie Brown
September 10, 2018
My sincere sympathies to his family. I just found out today of his passing. He was and is my favorite Lawrence Welk singers, I just love his voice, now he's singing in heaven.
Marlene Koon
September 4, 2018
I loved Tom Netherton. I used to wait till he sang before Id go on date ( Lawrence Welk ). I saw him in person at Six Flags. He was so tall. He was handsome. He had a great voice.
Lisa Kelley
September 2, 2018
I just heard. :-( My heart is broken. God bless his family and friends.
Linda Slater
August 24, 2018
RIP Tom! I loved his singing and show of faith. One of my favorites songs that I heard him sing was "God Is Alive". Powerful words!
August 16, 2018
I loved Tom's voice. It reminded me of Robert Goulet! He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of songs-especially the inspirational Christian songs and a life well-lived! He is missed but we will see him again in Heaven! Sincerely, Mary Morrison
Linda Ewald
August 7, 2018
You had the voice of an Angel......Goodnight, Sweet Prince !
Richard Daley
July 30, 2018
I was delighted to be associated with Tom in two productions of Brigadoon and a production of Oklahoma at Bloomington/Lincoln High School, including a Brigadoon segment on KTCA, the educational TV station in 1964-1965. Tom was a friend and I was pleased to learn of his successes in the years after high school. I am sorry to hear that he has died. I send my sympathy to his family.
Kim Joyner
July 4, 2018
I just learned of your home going - thank you for the years of music and the joy you brought to so many people. You were and will always be a musical treasure, Tom.
Sister Darlene Schoenherr
July 1, 2018
I was saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was truly an inspiration for me. I will always cherish his music.
Kay Whisenhunt
June 23, 2018
I'm not ready for you to be gone. Your Christian example will be a candle not hid under a bushel for those of us who remain.
Cheryl Nelson
June 6, 2018
Condolences to Tom's family. A talented man and I saw him with the Lawrence Welk Show here in Seattle 1975 and 1980. A very nice man who will be missed.
Timothy Imel
June 4, 2018
Rest in piece. A very nice man
Georgia Gorringe
May 25, 2018
Sincere condolences to Tom's family. I loved him and his beautiful voice the first time I saw him and heard him. i am very sad to hear of him passing!!!
Peter Gesell
May 19, 2018
The world has lost a "special" person. My Family and friends find peace in there cherished memories.
Barbara
May 2, 2018
So sad to hear you passed I know heaven sounds happier with your beautiful singing
I Walter
April 30, 2018
What a great voice. I love watching him on the Lawrence Welk reruns. I am stunned to learn of his passing.
R Jones
April 25, 2018
I only now learned of Tom's passing, and I am stunned. I've loved seeing him and hearing him from the first time he stepped on the stage with Lawrence Welk. A wonderful talent and a handsome man. Would love to have known him. He will be missed dearly by his many fans, young and old alike.
beth messner
April 24, 2018
my love and prayers are with your family and i enjoy your songs and you have a place at the right of god
Jill Martinette
April 22, 2018
I always loved his voice and calm and sweet nature ! He also was very handsome !
April 22, 2018
Fly high Tom. You were an inspiration to me.
LYNN PICKELL
April 21, 2018
It is a shock to me that he passed away. He will be truly missed and always loved, but it is a comfort to know that we will see him again. Rest in peace and love to your family
Ann Fischer
April 16, 2018
Tom, I'm watching you right now on LW,, just found you have passed on to the Heavens' above,, loved your voice, so rich and emotional,, we will miss you always!
Julia Martin
April 15, 2018
I loved this young man! He was such a beautiful singer!! I always looked forward to telling him how much I loved him and how his singing inspired me. I hope he hears me in heaven! Tom you are loved
Tanera Hutz
April 15, 2018
I met Tom in 1998 when He was a patient of the dental practice I worked in outside of Washington, DC. I had the privilege of keeping his smile bright. He was so kind and generous. I still have the picture he signed for me. Rest in peace Tom.....
Rob Dent
April 6, 2018
What a shock. We met Tom at a Welk performance at Branson. That night he put his whole heart and soul into the songs he performed.
A true gentleman and a class act!
Charlotte Ferren
April 3, 2018
TOM NETHERTON WAS MY BEST FRIEND. HE WAS MY DAUGHTER'S GODFATHER. My and Heidi-Marie Ferren's hearts are totally broken. Our friendship and love will never die. Tom was the nicest man I have ever known. He was a humble beautiful Christian man. Heidi-Marie loved him so much and he loved her too. He promised to walk her down the aisle when she gets married and always wore the ring we got him onstage. He tried to go to our shows and we went to his when we could. Our hearts are broken over his loss. We'll see you soon, Tom, in Heaven. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the whole Netheron Family.
George Donatello
April 2, 2018
I was shocked at learning of Tom's death. I was stationed with Tom in the Panama Canal Zone in 1968.He sang up a storm
For special services shows and could not wait to get out and start recording....God Bless you and sing a song for me to the
Man upstairs.
CPT George Donatello USA (ret)
Joni Kurtz
April 1, 2018
I'm in shock to hear about Toms passing. He and
I had a special relationship in the Bloomington MN
Brigadoon musical in 1964 and 1965. He was a
wonderful and caring guy. I have thought about
him countless times over the years and always
knew he was a very special person. Someday
I'll see him again...God Bless you Tom !!
Donna Kuchinka
April 1, 2018
I always loved to hear Tom sing as our family watched the Lawrence Welk show each week. Rest in peace Tom.
Melvin Killough
March 6, 2018
I saw Tom and the other Welk stars at the Tarrant County Convention Center many years ago. I became an immediate fan watching him on TV. He had a beautiful voice. He, as a person and singer, with his Christian values, was very inspirational.
Mark Storsteen
March 4, 2018
Tonight 3 March 2018 I watched a PBS Special and was inspired by Tom's voice, as always. I looked to see if I could find his music here on the web and found that he had passed. Sorry to hear. He had a beautiful voice. May he rest in peace.
Julie Snyder
March 4, 2018
I was watching a Welk program tonight and decided to google Tom, as I had met him in Clearwater back in January 1997 when he appeared with other Welk stars. I am stunned to learn that he passed away about 2 months ago! I took his picture and had him sign my copy of his book, which, sadly, I no longer have.
Tom appeared with other Welk stars in Clearwater, FL in Jan. 1997
Julie Snyder
March 4, 2018
Jimmy & Sally Mathews
March 4, 2018
I remember when Tom first joined the Lawrence Welk Show. He was a good man, had a beautiful voice, and will greatly be missed. To his family, we continue to remember you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring peace to his sweet soul. With deepest and heartfelt condolences. . . . . . .
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