KING, Thomas E. 1929-2007

KING, SWYERS, KLAPP, HARKNESS, MAGGIO

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 9/8/2012 at 01:07:07

Thomas E. King, 77, of Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Windsor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Falls. He was born April 17, 1929 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Thora Swyers.

He was raised in the Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home in Davenport, Iowa. Thomas married Donna Klapp on October 3, 1953 in Waterloo. He graduated from Davenport High School and worked for John Deere & Company for 48 years, retiring as an Inspector in 1994. Thomas was a member of UAW Local 838.

Survivors include his wife, Donna King, of Cedar Falls; four sons: Bill (Kim) King of Cedar Falls, Tom (Nancy) King of Waterloo, and Don (Patty) King and Dan King, both of Cedar Falls, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Thomas also raised a niece, Janine Harkless, a granddaughter, Tami King, and a great-granddaughter, Ashley Syhlman.

Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, a daughter, Paula Maggio, a son, Thomas King, Jr., a grandson, Michael Maggio, and a granddaughter, Angela Maggio.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday at Celebration First Assembly of God, with interment at Garden of Memories, both in Waterloo. Visitation will be 6—8:00 pm Thursday at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.

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