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Thomas Welch Obituary
Mason "Tom"
Jun 5, 1963 - Aug 11, 2009
Gretna, NE. Tom was born in Appleton WI. His family moved to Omaha in 1974 and he graduated Westside High school in 1981. He attended UNL then graduated from the Police Academy in 1986. He honorably served the Papillion Police Department for 14 years. In 1999 he became a salesman for United Rentals and was currently branch manager for Duke Aerial Equipment. Preceded in death by father, William "Bill" Welch and nephew, Nicholas Welch. Survived by wife, Wendy Tomasek Welch; daughter, Megan; mother, Virginia; brothers, Vince and wife Pam, Jim and wife Tammy; in-laws, Tom and Pat Tomasek; many nieces and nephews. Tom loved life and everyone loved Tom. His humor was absolutely infectious. He was the best husband, son, father, brother and uncle anyone could ever ask for. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
The family will receive friends Sunday, 4pm-7pm at the West Center Chapel. MEMORIAL SERVICE Monday, 11am, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 11615 "I" St. Memorials may be directed to the family. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Welch
John Scheinost
September 2, 2009
Semper Fi Marine, God speed.
John Scheinost
Gay & Al Giaffoglione
August 22, 2009
We were so saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel Norris
August 21, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Patti Norris
August 21, 2009
Wendy, Aunt Jenny, Vince, Jim and families. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tommy's illness and passing. My love and thoughts are with you all.
Love you all, your neice and cousing Patti Norris
August 17, 2009
Megan, Kisten,Scott and myself were so sad to see the passing of your dad. Stay the strong girl or young women now that you are. With all our sympathy, In our prayers, Nancy Scott and Kirsten Malone.
MIchael Elston
August 17, 2009
Wendy and all the Welchs, their families, and friends,
I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss.
Mike Elston
Niki Beenken
August 17, 2009
Wendy and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Sharon Harms & Niki Harms Beenken & Family
Joyce Wilkins
August 16, 2009
Wendy, I was very saddened to hear of Tom's sudden illness and his untimely passing. Although I did not have the fortune of meeting him, I know that through you he was a terrific person. The love you shared and wrote on Caring Bridge let me know what a wonderful relationship you both had and what a wonderful person Tom truly was.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and how sorry I truly am for your loss.
Margi Wagner
August 16, 2009
Wendy, Jerry and I are saddened by Tom's illness and death. Though we didn't know him as well as you, he was ever present in our children's lives and our conversations. He will be truly missed. God love you.
Kathy Welch
August 16, 2009
Wendy
People keep calling me and telling me how sorry they are that I lost my husband. I let them know that I appreciate their thoughts, but that I wasn't married to Tom Welch. I had the only honor of sharing his name, spending time with you and him while on vacation, and knowing you. No words can express how I feel or say anything that can take away the pain and sorrow of our loss. So I hope you know how much you and Tom are loved. He was one of the best. He will be missed but never forgotten.
August 15, 2009
Dear Wendy, Megan and Welch family,
Although Tom only knew us through our children, Dave and Lori we looked upon their friends as an extension of our family. We are so so sorry of your loss and hope that you will keep all the good memories with you to sustain you through this most difficult time.
We send our love and prayers to you all.
God Bless!
Lyle and Jodie Epperson
JOE AND AMY NIELSEN
August 15, 2009
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF TOM.HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WE YOU AND HIS FAMILY.
Lynnette Flott Puls
August 15, 2009
Wendy,
You are in my thougthts and prayers. My heart goes out to you and your family.
With Sympathy,
Lynnette Flott-Puls
Donald Igo
August 15, 2009
DAMN! It seems true that the good die young.
All my thoughts and prayers......
Mary OConnor
August 15, 2009
Wendy, Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved husband, Tom. Our prayers are with you and all your family. May God bless you and give you strength.
Mary (Van Sant)and Marty O'Connor
Bobbi Avant
August 15, 2009
Wendy, I was so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. I don't believe I ever got the chance to meet him, but from all indications, he was quite a guy! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Fead
August 15, 2009
Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Suzy Peckenpaugh
August 15, 2009
Sweet Megan,
I am so very sorry. Your dad was a great man. My heart aches for you.
Suzy Peckenpaugh
Cindy Griessel
August 14, 2009
Wendy--We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We faithfully followed your journey on the Caring Bridge Website. We pray that you can find peace during this most difficult time. We know words may not bring comfort at this time but know our thoughts are with you.
The Griessel (Bobka) Family
Cindy, Eric, Travis, Reagan, and Truman
Caryl Wilton
August 14, 2009
Wendy, our entire family was so sad to hear about your husband's passing and all you have been through. We will keep you in our prayers. God has promised to never leave you and to be your comforter- lean on Him. I have always loved the Tomasek family- you are such wonderful people. May God bless you all during this most difficult time- Caryl Wilton
August 14, 2009
Wendy, I am so incredibly sorry to hear about Tom. He was an amazing and wonderful person and I'm thankful to have known him. He will be missed by everyone. My heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Shannon Hoch
Nancy Bilek
August 14, 2009
JD & Welch Family
I am so sorry to hear about Tom he was a great guy. My prayers are with you.
Dennis Sayles
August 14, 2009
Wendy, We are very sorry for the loss of your husband and best friend Tom. Through the love and support of family, friends and God I hope your pain is more bearable.
Please let us know if we can help somehow.
Dennis & Irma Sayles
Betty Verch
August 14, 2009
Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss of Tom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Levering
August 14, 2009
It is difficult to express in words such a great loss to so many people.
To Wendy and all of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was indeed a great man, and he will be truly missed.
With deepest sympathy,
August 14, 2009
Wendy, our heart and prayers go out to you! Tom was a wonderful person and we will miss him very much.
Jim & Sheryl Taylor
Jenny Hauser
August 14, 2009
Wendy and Tom's family: I am stunned and devastated to hear about Tom. We went to Westside together and he was a dear friend. I'm sure that the attendance at his memorial service will be an indicator of what a very special and truly devoted friend he was to so many. I am presently out of the country and won't be able to be there, however my most sincere condolences go out to all of you...this is a big loss for everyone who knew him. The only way to make sense of this is to celebrate his life as much as we can now and in the future.
Most sincerely, Jenny Hauser-Nasiell
UNMC ICU RN's and Staff
August 14, 2009
Wendy and family...you are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 14, 2009
Wendy,
For the last several days I have been trying to put the right words together to tell you how sorry and sad we are for you and your families. I have decided that the words themselves really don’t matter but the love that we send to you from our hearts and through prayer hopefully can give some slight comfort. As others have said Tom was one of a kind and your courage and strength have been a true inspiration.
With our deepest sympathy,
Todd & Mary Mausbach
Richard Hill
August 13, 2009
Wendy,
Our prayers and condolences over Tom's death. Although we rarely met, Virginia kept us, and the Hill clan, "up-to-date" throughout the years. You and Tom have been shared with family and are remembered dearly. May the strength of the Lord be with you.
Rich & Teri Hill
Mark & Jay Quinn
August 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom and the families.
God Bless,
The Quinn Family
Caren Lacombe
August 13, 2009
Wendy ~ In your time of loss, may God bring you comfort and peace. Steve, Caren, Gabe and Grant Lacombe
August 13, 2009
Wendy ~ In your time of loss, may God bring you comfort and peace. Steve, Caren, Gabe & Grant Lacombe.
Steve Lacombe
August 13, 2009
Wendy, my heart and prayers go out to you! Tom was a spectacular human being. Love ya!
Steve Lacombe and family
Amy Avila
August 13, 2009
I'm so very sorry for your loss Wendy. I only wish I'd known you both in much more positive way. I am one of the nurses who cared for Tom and was just so sad when I heard of Tom's passing. He obviously had a fighting spirit and he can rest now. May your memories sustain you in the days to come.
Michelle Jenkins
August 13, 2009
Wendy,
We love you and hope that all of your wonderful and fun memories with Tom will be of comfort to you. We're here when you need us. Michael, Michelle & Jack Jenkins
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