RICHARDSON, Thomas Arthur 'Tom' 1948 - 2020

RICHARDSON, ELARTON, JOHNSON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, November 20, 2020
Page 6

THOMAS (TOM) ARTHUR RICHARDSON
Fairfield

Thomas (Tom) Arthur RICHARDSON, 72, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away on November 12, 2020, at the Iowa City VA Hospital (note: in Johnson Co., IA). He was born September 22, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Merle and Lucille RICHARDSON. Tom attended school in Troy, Iowa and at Fox Valley School in Milton and Cantril. He served in the Army (1965-68). On March 20, 1969, he married Sheryl (Sherry) Kay ELARTON. Sherry passed away on December 7, 2009.

Tom and Sherry lived in Fairfield. Tom worked as a welder and union committeeman at Louden's in Fairfield, retiring in 2004. Tom loved talking with his family and friends and sharing jokes. Tom was active with the Old Thresher's Printers Hall and also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two brothers, Charles (Debra) RICHARDSON of Runnells, Iowa, Gerald (Alice) RICHARDSON of Ottumwa, Iowa; two sisters, Lynn RICHARDSON of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Theresa (Neil) JOHNSON of Swisher, Iowa; a daughter, Carrie Ann RICHARDSON, of Wilsonville, Oregon; two grandchildren, Cade and Evan; brothers and sisters (in-law); three nieces and six nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother, Ben RICHARDSON.

A Celebration of Life and graveside services will be held in the Spring 2021. A notice will be published prior. A memorial has been established to the Salvation Army. Online tributes may be directed to www.celebratelifeiowa.com/obituaries/.

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Note: Wife Sherry is buried in the Troy Cemetery, in Troy, Davis Co., IA.

Sheryl Kay ELARTON RICHARDSON's obituary - click here
 

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