Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary E. Rodgers (nee: Reichmuth), and his sons Joseph "Joe" Rodgers, and Timothy "Tim" Rodgers. He is survived by: his children: Teresa "Terri" Thayer (John), Thomasine "TomTom" Weber (Bobby), Barbara "Trudy" Rodgers (Wes Hampp), Michael Rodgers (Jamye); his grandchildren: Christy (Aaron), Corey, Kyleigh, Zach (Whitney), Emma, Grace, Beckett, Anna, Claire, Sophie, Eli; his great-grandchildren: Brooks, Gigi, Levi, Cooper, RayRay, and Jack.
As a final expression of his love for his wife and family, his family remember fondly his expression - in the past, and for the present. "I'm here Mary!"
