Richard W. “Dick” Thoms, age 92 of Clinton, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Bickford Cottage. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Lyons/Trinity Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at the Pape Funeral Home and from 9:30 AM until the service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Clinton Lawn Cemetery.
Dick was born in Clinton on August 25, 1930, the son of Arthur and Leone (Jackson) Thoms. He graduated from Lyons High School where he lettered in basketball, track, and football, as well as being Captain of the football team. Dick was proud of his family’s military background and proudly served with the U.S. Army, Military Police, during the Korean War. His father, five brothers, and two sons also served in various branches of the military. After his military service he attended Clinton Community College. Dick married Jane Mohrman on January 3, 1953 in Omaha, NE. They were married 66 years when Jane passed away on September 20, 2019. With 34 years of service, Dick retired from the Clinton Police Department as a Captain in 1987. He then worked for the Clinton County Sherriff’s Department for 18 years.
Dick was a member and active volunteer of Lyons/Trinity Methodist Church, a member of the Fulton Country Club where he had a hole-in-one, the former Odeon Club, Eagle’s Club, American Legion Post 190 where he served as Sergeant of Arms, and the AMVETS. He was proud to have taken the 32nd Honor Flight to Washington, DC. Dick enjoyed golfing and bowling and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan.
Dick is survived by four children; Michael (Judith) Thoms of Estill Springs, TN, Barbara (Curt)Parrott of Urbandale, IA, Connie (Pete) Brunson of Blue Grass, IA and Mark (Andrea) Thoms of Camanche; 13 grandchildren; Kevin, Matthew, and Kenny Thoms, Carson and Kyle Walker, Chelsea Schroeder and Bryson Peters, Justin, Nathan, Nick, and Nolan Thoms, Sean Leeper, and Lindsey Brown; 20 great grandchildren; a brother William (Marlene) Thoms of Greenwood, MO, sisters-in-law, Jan Mohrman of Grayson, KY, Lynn Thoms of Clinton, and Lou Ann Thoms of Topeka, KS, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter Frances; a sister Betty Kratz; and four brothers, Robert, Donald, Jack, and Gary. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials made to the AMVETS or Lyons /Trinity United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
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Thoughts and prayers to you all. We had Dick for 92 years, for that I am thankful. Now he can rest without pain and can enjoy his time with loved ones. His favorite teams will always win and there will be nothing but Holes in One on the golf course.
So sad to read of Mr. Thoms passing; my thoughts are with all of the extended Thoms family. Between his dutiful years of service to the City of Clinton, to his “unique” individual style, he made a lasting impression on the community & will greatly be missed.
My grandpa, Richard Thoms was always the one that wanted to talk about sports. He loved the Chicago White Sox and if it wasn’t for his love of that team and the game, I probably would never have followed baseball as much as I did growing up. Whenever I would call him to chat about life, sports, etc., I wouldn’t be surprised if he was watching a game at that moment! There were numerous of times when I asked, “Grandpa who’s your second favorite baseball team”, and he would joke around and always say the same answer every time, “Anyone who beats them darn cubbies!”. This made me chuckle every time as my grandpa had quite the sense of humor and loved life to it’s fullest. Love you Grandpa, RIP!
-Kyle
My deepest and most sincere sympathies to my cousins Mike, Connie, Barb and Mark and your families. I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Dick and I’m so sorry I cannot be there to share them with you. I love you all dearly and you have my prayers. Cuz to cuz. Leigh Ann
Thank you dear cousin. Thanks for your kind words. I know you loved Uncle Dick too. Love you Leigh Ann.
Connie, so sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb, thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Sending my deepest condolences and love your way. Rita McFarlin
Thank you Rita. Appreciate you reaching out.
Hi Connie, Thinking of you and Mark and your families during this time of loss. I remember years ago how you told me your dad playfully teased you about becoming a “mackerel snapper”! He sounded like quite a guy. Martin’s and my deepest sympathies.
Thank you Holly and Martin. I appreciate the memory?!