Thomas J. Gansen (1953-2021)

GANSEN, SCHLOSSER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/26/2021 at 11:23:24

Thomas Joseph Gansen, 67, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on January 16, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona doing what he loved.

A public visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 29th, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Please remember to wear your mask and social distance. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com.

Tom was born on May 22, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Louis and Phyllis (Schlosser) Gansen. He was a graduate of Western Dubuque High School in Epworth. He worked for John Deere for 30 years and then became the owner and operator of Tom Gansen Trucking. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling to many different places.

He is survived by his brother Bob Gansen, of East Dubuque, IL; brother-in-law Dale Sheehy, of Maquoketa , IA; many nieces and nephews including Michelle Gansen, of Eagan, MN, Chris (Shanon) Gansen, of Los Angeles, CA, Marcia (Mike) Ayres, of Denver, CO Rachel (Craig) Winders, of Avondale, AZ, Lindsay (Kory) Sandon, of Sunburst, MT, Carrie (Bob) Herrig, of Maquoketa, Jill (Ryan Barry) Fritz, of Brooklyn, WI, Craig (Anne) Sheehy, of Dubuque, IA and Matt Sheely of Plain, WI.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Nancy Sheely and a brother John Gansen.

The family would like to thank Mesa, Arizona ambulance crew along with the doctors and nurses at Bannon Desert Hospital.

In lieu of flower a Thomas Gansen memorial fund will be established.