Alfred H. "Moose" Thomas, 79, of Kenosha, passed away Tuesday, January 16th, 2007, at Washington Manor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Viola, WI, on August 30, 1927, he was a son of the late Francis and Beatrice (Carruthers) Thomas. He moved from Iowa to Kenosha where he has lived for the past 41 years. He was in the United States Navy from November 20, 1944, until his honorable discharge on Aug. 15, 1946. He received the World War II Victory Medal and the American Area Ribbon. In 1966 he married Shirley S. (Armstrong) Thomas in Iowa. She passed away October 20, 2000. He had been employed by Chrysler Motors for 32 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed sitting on the bench at 22nd Avenue and 54th Street and watch traffic pass by, he made many friends by doing so. He loved to walk anywhere he could. Surviving are his two sons, Duane Thomas of Kenosha and William (Melissa) Thomas of Pleasant Prairie; a daughter, Faun (Tad) Gittins of Franklin, WI; two brothers, Bill Thomas of Blue Springs, MO, and Paul Thomas of Viola, WI; two sisters, Toots Thomas of Brooklyn, WI, and Ann Thomas of Blue Ridge, GA; five grandchildren, Christopher, Alexis, Brandon, Maci and Mia Thomas; and also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marion Thomas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 19th, at Proko Funeral Home at 2:00 pm. Interment with full Military Honors to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until the time of services.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Justin Silvius
Faun:I was acquainted with you the times you were homewith your Dad. I had good visits with him. Advice aboutcar mechanics and other practical items were sources ofrelevant conversations. He was so respectful the times I would phone. He was appreciative of time spent.I really enjoyed this experience through the Friendly Visitor Service. Your loss will gradually become mem-ories. My sympathy to your brothers, though I did nothave the same opportunity to meet them. God bless. Justin
lucille falkner
TO THE THOMAS FAMILY I WANT TO SEND MY DEAREST CONDOLENCES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL AND HE DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER NO MORE. I WAS A NEIGHBOR OF HIS AND I DID ENJOY THE CONVERSATIONS THAT HE HAD WITH MY FAMILY. I WILL BE THERE AT THE FUNERAL AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO MEANING MY FAMILY PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE TO YOUR NEEDS BECAUSE HAVE TRY HIS VERY BEST TO ACCOMMODATE TO MY AND EVERYBODY'S NEEDS. I KNOW THAT HIS GRANDCHILDREN AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ALSO MY FAMILY WILL BE MISSING HIM DEARLY. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT IT THIS WAY AND I WAS GOING TO VISIT HIM TODAY BUT I CAN'T SAY MY GOODBYES TO HIM AND THANK YOUS FOR ALL THE HELP. I LIVE IN RACINE AND IT IS HARD FOR ME TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO GO VISIT HIM. NOW I AM SO SORRY THAT I DIDN'T MAKE AN EFFORT TO GO SEE HIM. MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY SINCERELY YOURS LUCILLE FALKNER AND FAMILY
Sr.Eileen Kazmierowicz
Dear Faun, Tad, and Family,Please accept my sincere condolence on the death of your father, Alfred. May you know the comfort of family and friends at this time.God bless you,Sr.Eileen KazmierowiczSt.Alphonsus Parish-Greendale,WI
Keith & Jessica Lundy and family
Will & Melissa,We are very sorry for your loss. We will both miss seeing Al "just chillin on the bench". We are here for you both, whatever is needed...we love you guys.