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Thomas Frederick Kermen

1946 - 2025

Thomas Frederick Kermen obituary, 1946-2025, Cle Elum, WA

BORN

1946

DIED

2025

Thomas Kermen Obituary

Mr. Thomas Frederick Kermen August 26, 1946 - November 4, 2025 Thomas Frederick Kermen, 79, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2025. He was born August 26, 1946 in Ellensburg, Washington. Tom attended South Cle Elum Elementary, Cle Elum High School, Class of 1964, and attended CWU for two years before enlisting in the Navy 1967 through 1971. He served as Petty Officer at Naval air stations in Nevada and California. He and Karen Hales were married in California in 1971.

Tom spent his entire career in banking and retired with the 1st Technology Federal Credit Union. Beaverton, Oregon after 22 years as a loan officer. Tom was proceeded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jennie Kermen. He is survived by his wife Karen and son John of Beaverton, Oregon, his brother Harold (Diana) Kermen, Shelton, Washington and nephew, Jeff (Chawntain ) Kermen, and their daughter Jenavive. Private family services to be held December 4, 2025, Willamette National Cemetery, Willamette, Oregon.

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Published by Northern Kittitas County Tribune from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7, 2025.

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Sandy Barr Roseburg

December 3, 2025

My deepest sympathies to the family of Thomas. I remember Tom so well. Classmate, class of '64.
Sandy Barr

Dick Kloss

December 3, 2025

I will miss Tom and all the high school memories

Frances Woodward

December 3, 2025

My sincerest condolences are being sent to the family and friends of
~Thomas Frederick Kerman~
Sending prayers of comfort, peace of mind; and, strength during this most difficult time.
May GOD bless and watch over each of you always as you navigate through this life challenge of your loss.
May you rest in paradise Tom.
Cle Elum High School
Class of 1964 classmate
Frances Woodward

Dulcie Carson

December 2, 2025

Memories will remain forever growing in the hearts of those who loved him.
Dulcie and Rod Carson

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