THOME, Roman R. 1930-2018

THOME, KASS, RIHA

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 12/2/2018 at 18:54:02

Roman R. Thome

June 14, 1930 - November 29, 2018

Roman R. Thome, 88, of Gilbertville, died Thursday, November 29 at Covenant Medical Center.

He was born June 14, 1930 in Waterloo, son of John and Cecelia Kass Thome. He married Victoria “Vicki” Riha on November 25, 1972 in Vining, Iowa.

Roman was employed with Rath Packing for 36 years until the company’s closing in 1984. He remained active working various jobs after that.

He was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and Catholic Order of Foresters.

Survivors include: his wife; three daughters: Joleen Lowe of Gilbertville, Barbara (Chuck) Reiter of Evansdale and Beth (Matt) Stok of Eagan, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Kailyn (Shane Henninger) Lowe, Kelsey (Miguel Steimel) Lowe, Kristopher Lowe, Kyler Lowe, Hailey Reiter, Alex Reiter, Roman Stok and Madelyn Stok; five great-grandchildren: Kennadi, Evelyn, Lily, Gabriel and Alice; and a sister, Rita Weiden of Cedar Falls.

Preceded in death by seven siblings: Aurelia Freet, Regina Weber, Leona Bernard, Celine Berns, Jerome Thome, Ralph Thome and Cletus Thome.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, both in Gilbertville. Public visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street where there will be a 4 p.m. Foresters Rosary. Visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to Bosco System or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

Roman enjoyed being with all his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was a grandpa that showed sincere interest in what was happening in their lives. He always had a story or joke to tell, and a smile to send you on your way.

SOURCE: Hagarty Waychoff Grarup funeral home