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Thomas "Tom" Dale Petrick, 83, of Lampasas, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born in Ladysmith, WI, on November 13, 1942, to parents Stanley E. Petrick and Stella (Davis) Petrick.
Tom served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired at the rank of SFC. He was a long-time Mason and Shriner and enjoyed giving back to his community. Tom loved the outdoors and enjoyed bow hunting and fishing, and was an avid animal lover. Above all, Tom loved his family, he was a caring man who would do anything for his loved ones.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Sandra Petrick.
Survivors include his sister, Kathy Parker; his children, Bill Brunschmid (Tamara), Derrick Brunschmid (Barbara), Tammy Thierer, Kathy Dykstra (Larry), Missy Myers (Craig), and Lovie Terry (Ralph); his niece and nephew, Bobby and Stephanie, and his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services to honor Tom's life will be held at Killeen Memorial Park on Tuesday, December 16 at 11 am.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
201 E. Third St., Lampasas, TX 76550

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