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Thomas Struthers Obituary

Thomas J. Struthers was born on July 4, 1940 and went into eternity on November 25, 2022. He was raised in Lewis, Iowa where he graduated from Lewis High School in 1958. After high school he joined the United States Army Reserves. Tom met Betty Kolby and they married in Oakland, Iowa on November 3, 1961. They were blessed with two children: Roberta (Bobbie) and Martin (Marty). They have been equally blessed with five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Tom was a life-long truck driver for several local companies. He was an elder and member of First Christian Church. Tom's hobbies included wood working, fishing, leather working, watching NASCAR races, but his greatest joy was his family which he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Sallie Struthers, sister Ruth Bellows and nephew Lonnie Boos. Tom is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years: Betty, daughter Bobbie Miller (Dan), son Marty Struthers (Taryn), five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sister Judy Phippen (Larry), other family and those who knew him and his wonderful sense of humor. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022 also at the funeral home. Interment: Garner Township Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa Memorials may be directed to the family or Hillcrest Hospice.
Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Nov. 30, 2022.

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Alfred E. Neuman

November 30, 2022

Amazing that Tom and his brother Dick went so far in the enterainment world. He was the most wonderful neighbor a person could ask for. Sincere condolences to his dear wife and all of his children. You're in my prayers.

Bill Null

November 30, 2022

Haven't seen Tom in years after moving to Texas in 1999. Prayers are with the family in this time of loss. Tom was a great guy and enjoyed good times.

Roy Marshall

November 29, 2022

An all-around fine gentleman and good friend since we were about eleven years old.

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