Arthur Cleveland Thompson, 11 May 1951 - 26 May 2023

THOMPSON, PORTER, DECOSTER, SLECHTA

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 4/5/2023 at 13:25:05

Arthur Cleveland Thompson, 71, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away March 26, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Art was born May 11, 1951 to Leroy and Delphia (Porter) Thompson in Belle Plaine, IA. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School, class of 1969. Art worked for the railroad from 1970 until retirement in 2013. On Oct. 14, 1972 Art married Jeanne DeCoster. Together they raised their two children in Belle Plaine.

Art enjoyed being outside, mushroom hunting and fishing. He liked playing cards, and loved going to the Office for his morning coffee.

He is survived by his children, Heath Thompson, and Haley (Sean) Thompson-Slechta; siblings, George (Tracey), Kenny, Ron, and Tracy Thompson; niece, Charity Thompson; nephews, Travis Thompson, and Charles DeCoster; and many more great-nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Art is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanne (2018); brothers, Larry and Richard Thompson.

No services are planned at this time. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.

Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Published in The Hometown Current on April 5, 2023.