Robert “Bob” Lloyd Thomas, age 76 of Mapleton, MN passed due to complications with cancer, Thursday, June 20th 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones. A Memorial service will be held at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN on June 26th 2024 at 11:30am. Visitation will be held prior to the service on June 26th from 10:00am-11:30am. Burial will be held privately with the family. In lieu of flowers, send memorials to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Bob was born September 20, 1947 to Lloyd and Bernadine (Hoyt) Thomas and was raised on a farm west of Wells and took pride in his family farm heritage. Bob graduated from Wells-Easton High School and went into the Air Force as an airplane mechanic. After his four years in the Air Force, Bob started his career in agricultural sales. Bob was united in marriage to Trudy (Tolzmann) on June 17, 1972 in Minnesota Lake, MN. Bob and Trudy welcomed two children; Ryan and Aaron. Most of his days began with early morning coffee, chatter and occasionally throwing dice with his friends. Bob retired from his career in agricultural sales in 2013.
The family chef and avid BBQer, Bob was excited to try new recipes and restaurants. He also enjoyed traveling, especially summer family road trips, winter getaways to Hawaii and cruising through the Panama Canal. Bob dearly loved his six grandkids and supported them in their activities and interests.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Bernadine; and brother-in-law Bill Gibson.
Bob is survived by his wife Trudy of Mapleton; sons: Ryan (Jill) Thomas of Good Thunder, Aaron (Robyn) Thomas of Chanhassen; grandchildren: Alexis (18), Elijah (11), Asher (12), Aiden (10), Jude (8), and Teagan (1); sisters: Sally and Susan both of Edina.
Trudy, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Words cannot express how his interest and friendship with us when we lived in Wells was such an encouragement to us. His visits always were full of information and interest in what was happening to us and the family. We will always remember him with great fondness and our prayers are that you and the family will receive the comforts of God and of all the great memories of your life together. Wish we could be there to share these thought with you but time and distance unfortunately prevent that. Know that are thoughts are with you as you grieve.
Love, Chuck and Doris
Bob will be remembered as a wonderful classmate and friend. Sympathy to his family.
Dear Cousin Trudy,
My heart goes out to you and the family. Our prayers are with you. May God be by at your side and comfort you in this time of loss.
Mary and I still stalk about the grilled pork burgers and the kindness he showed to my mother, by stopping bye to check on her and have a chat over a cup of coffee. (He and I shared a couple of beers at the Windmill too.)
Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.
We send our love.
Wayne and Mary
Soo sorry, what a great guy, will never forget your Christmas visits and when he laughed you had to laugh along!! Prayers coming your way
Kent and Jackie Johnson
Trudy and family,
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He touched my life in many ways, as he did many others. May you find comfort and peace knowing he is in the hands of the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tanley Buckentin
We are saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to you Trudy and the boys and their families. Jim always enjoyed talking with him about city business and other current events.
Jim & Arleen Swanson
So sorry Trudy!
So sorry for your loss, Trudy. Peace be with you.
Hi Trudy, Thinking of you & your family on Bobs funeral. Lee & I always enjoyed talking to at the FitzSimmons parties. We are sorry we could not make it to Bob’s celebration of life. When things settle down for you, we will have to go out for lunch. Take Care My Friend 🙏
Sending our deepest condolences to the Thomas family, our hearts are saddened by your loss, and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time of sorrow. From Ryan’s colleagues at Blue Horizon Energy