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Thomas Vossmeyer Obituary
Erlanger - Thomas (TV) Harry Vossmeyer, 90, Edgewood, KY (formerly of Bellevue) passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice. Tom was a proud veteran of the USMC. Shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War, he landed at Pusan Perimeter with the First Provisional Marine Brigade. Later, Sergeant Vossmeyer participated at the Inchon landing, the liberation of Seoul, and the Wonsan landing. He was at the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and was involved in the famous breakout to the sea. Sergeant Vossmeyer was among the last of the Marines to depart during the evacuation of Hungnam on Christmas Eve 1950. He is predeceased by his brother Harry Vossmeyer, sister Marvel Wolf, brother-in-law John Wolf, sister-in-law Bernice Vossmeyer. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Marlene, sons Michael (Kim) Vossmeyer, Philip (Joyce) Vossmeyer, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. John United Church of Christ, 520 Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, KY from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Service will start at 1:00 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. John United Church of Christ or Marine Toys for Tots, www.toysfortots.org. Condolences may be left at www.alliancefuneralhome.net.
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Tom Miller
January 26, 2020
Tom and Marlene are two of the finest examples of Christians I have ever had the honor and pleasure of knowing.
Larry Wiedemann
January 19, 2020
Well done Marine !
Semper Fi
George Baldwin
January 17, 2020
Dear Marlene, please accept my deepest sympathy I'm thankful that you have a large and loving family to aid and support you through this trying period and into the future.
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