Thomas Dunbar Obituary
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Tom grew up in Colfax as the only child of the late Leon and Doris (Braaten) Dunbar. After attending Colfax High School, he graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1966 and served in the US Air Force until 1970. Following military service, he worked in banking and finance for many years and finished his career enjoying interactions with college students at the UW-Stout Instructional Resource Service.
Tom was a 55-year member of the Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131, serving 23 of those years as Commander. Every summer, he spearheaded the Post's pride and joy event – The Colfax Free Fair.
Tom's warm welcoming hugs will be missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of Life will be held at The Viking Bowl, Thursday, September 11, from 3:00 to 6:30 with military rites occurring at 3:00.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Colfax Municipal Building Elevator Project or the Colfax School District Lunch Program.
Thompson Funeral Home & Chippewa Valley Cremation Services in Bloomer is serving the family. To express condolences online, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas, please visit our floral store.
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