LODI - Barry Charles Thompson, age 71, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison.

Barry was born on August 11, 1954, in Portage, the son of Joseph Charles and Mary Jeanne (Miller) Thompson. He graduated from Lod High School with the Class of 1972.

Barry’s greatest joys were his nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and working with young athletes in the Lodi area through coaching and umpiring.

Barry was lifetime member of Lodi United Methodist Church. He especially enjoyed his time serving on the mission committee. Barry was known for his “Heart of Gold” and willing to help anyone, anytime.

Barry is survived by his mother, Mary Jean Thompson; siblings, Bruce Thompson, Kristy (Daniel) Day and Brett (Gisele Sutherland) Thompson; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Day (Brit LaRocque), Ryan Day, Christopher (Karissa) Thompson, Brian (Melanie) Thompson, Emily (Luke) Sleeper and Meredith (Kendall Christie) Thompson; great nieces and nephews, Olivia, Joshua, MaKenzie, Brayden, Callen and Kenzie. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Thompson; sister-in-law, Wendy Thompson; aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held at LODI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 Locust St, Lodi, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 11 am, with Rev. Carlos Careaga officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, from 10 am until the time of the service. A luncheon will be served after the service.

For more information and online condolences please visit www.gundersonfh.com

Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201

Barry Charles Thompson

August 11, 1954 - August 24, 2025

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