ADAMS, Thomas Keith 1951-2013
ADAMS, HEINZERLING
Posted By: County Coordinator (kermit)
Date: 12/2/2013 at 22:28:06
Thomas Keith Adams
WINTHROP, IOWA - Thomas K. Adams, 62 of Winthrop, formerly of Stacyville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at ABCM Rehabilitation Center, West, in Independence.
Tom was born on April 21, 1951 at Stacyville, the son of Keith C. and Anna L. (Heinzerling) Adams. He grew up in Stacyville, attending Visitation Grade School and Marian High School before graduating from St. Ansgar High School in 1969 and Loras College in Dubuque in 1973.
He taught high school English at Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock, Plainfield, and East Buchanan (Winthrop) and also worked part time for The Winthrop News from 1988 through 2004.
Tom is survived by his four brothers: Tim (Sheryl) Adams of Stacyville, Dan Adams of Linden, N.C., Bob Adams of Osage; and Adrian Adams of Stacyville; one sister, Deborah (Daniel) Gabrielson of Rochester, Minn, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister-in-law Ginny.
Tom was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church of Winthrop, St. Pats Choir, and Knights of Columbus.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 30, in St. Patricks Catholic Church at Winthrop with Father Donald J. Plamondon officiating. Music provided by St. Patricks Choir. Casketbearers were: Crystal Harrington, Bridget Gabrielson, Craig Adams, Clifford Gabrielson, Nick Gabrielson, Keith Adams, Sterling Adams, Daniel Adams, and Shawn Harrington. Interment was in St. Patricks Cemetery at Winthrop.
The Fawcett Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements. To send a condolence online go to: www.fawcettsfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Mitchell County Press website, 2 DEC 2013
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