Thomas R. Wemhoff
Thomas R. Wemhoff
Thomas R. Wemhoff, 87, of Humphrey, Neb., died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Arbor Care Centers Countryside Homes in Madison, Neb.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, March 24 at 10 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey and Father Eric Olsen celebrated the Mass. Visitation was on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service at the church. Visitation continued on Thursday from 9 a.m. until service time also at the church. Interment with military honors was in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to those of the donor or family choice. In lieu of thankyous, a mass will be said.
Tom was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Platte County, Neb., to Phillip and Anna (Kopetzky) Wemhoff. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School. Tom enjoyed playing baseball on the St. Mary's Baseball team and singing in the church choir. On Oct. 29, 1954, Tom entered the United States Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharge on July 31, 1956. Tom returned to Humphrey where he farmed.
On Feb. 20, 1960, Tom was united in marriage to Eileen Bender at St. Francis Catholic Church. Over the years Tom worked for Beller & Backes, Creston Fertilizer, Creston Manufacturing, Central Valley Ag, and hauled Pioneer Seed. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Tom loved music, singing, playing the accordion, golf, bowling, cards, and grilling at family events. Tom's most favorite time was spending it with his children and grandchilden and going to their events.
Tom is surived by: Daughter - Pam (Keith) Pfeifer of Humphrey, Neb.
Daughter - Mary Brugman of Norfolk, Neb.
Son - Pat (Doris) Wemhoff of Humphrey, Neb.
Son - Steven (Sue) Wemhoff of Waterloo, Neb.
Son - Ronald (Peg) Wemhoff of Norfolk, Neb.
Son - Greg (Joyce) Wemhoff of Elgin, Neb.
19 Grandchildren
22 Great Grandchildren
Sister - Bernie Fuchs of Madison, Neb.
Sister-in-law - Laura Wemhoff of Columbus, Neb.
Sister-in-law - MaryAnn Bender of Humphrey, Neb.
Tom was preceded in death by:
Parents - Phillip and Anna Wemhoff
Wife - Eileen Wemhoff
Sisters - Sister Phyllis Ann Wemhoff and Rosella Martischang
Brothers - Lawrence, Joseph, Ludwig, and Victor
Paula Wemhoff - daughter-in-law (Ron Wemhoffs first wife).
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