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Thomas was born February 12, 1943, to Perry and Leora (McKinney) Castle in Omaha, Nebraska. He married the love of his life Janice Maze on September 1, 1961, in Falls City, Nebraska. He earned his doctoral degree from Drake University in 1986. Thomas was a proud educator and earned the National High School Debate Coach of the Year while he taught at West Des Moines Valley High School. He then went on to earn the High School Principal of the Year while he was at Bettendorf High School. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his family. Especially his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Castle; children, Tom (Jenny) Castle, and Cheri (Scott) Barr; grandchildren, Tommy, Ben, Tyler, Makayla, Kurtis, Willis, Bryan, and Ethan; twelve great grandchildren; brothers, Mike (Jean) Castle, and Pat (Cheryle) Castle; along with many nieces and nephews.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Leora Castle, and his son, Tod Castle.
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