After graduating from Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1959, Thomas went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. Thomas was a recipient of multiple sales awards, including MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table), and a member of the American Legion. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, fun-loving, outgoing, and the love of Jan's life.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Janis Getz; three step-daughters, Debra Shook, Sue Rosales, and Lori Augustyniak; step-son, Jim Pequignot, Jr; three sisters, Barbara, Cindy, and Debbie; and ten grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by parents Robert & Wilma Getz.
Contributions in Thomas' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, stjude.org; or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.