Thomas Kebis Obituary
Thomas George Kebis, 81, died on November 13, 2025, in Durango, Colorado. He had been in the Durango Health and Rehab facility under long term care since May 2025; however, he had been in failing health the last three years.
Tom was born on August 23, 1944, to Thomas Steven Kebis and Evelyn (Dumke) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tom joined the US Army in June of 1965, serving as a military policeman in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in June 1968. After returning to Milwaukee, he married Mary Wachtel in September 1968, and one son was born to them, Sean Thomas Kebis.
Tom married his current wife Pamela Ellen (Wagner) on January 21, 1995, at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas, Nevada. They had celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this past January.
Tom is survived by his son Sean of California, a grnaddaughter Shawna Morales (Mithc) and his grandson Austin, all of California. He is also survived by his two sisters, Janice Bentz and Darlene Snow (Dennis), both of Milwaukee.
Tom was greatly loved and will be missed.
There will be no services.
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1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
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