Eugene R Thoemke
July 17, 1925 - March 19, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Eugene R. Thoemke, age 93, joined his wife Norma in heaven on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1925, in Racine, Wis., the son of Arthur and Rose Thoemke. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Stack in the South Pacific. Gene was united in marriage to Norma Leever on May 23, 1953, in Champaign, Ill.
Gene had a long career as a Dental Technician, and owned and operated Thoemke Dental Lab for many years.
Gene will be remembered for his gift of playing the saxophone, which he shared with his musical partner Karen Hunter and his church family for over 30 years. He treasured his independence and the time he was given to spend with his family and friends.
Gene is survived by his daughters, Jill (Max) Maxwell and Jackie (Karl) Woodruff; grandchildren, Heather (PJ) Casey, Eva Maxwell, and Ian and Jeremy Woodruff; great-grandchildren, Finn and Amaia; brothers, Bill Thoemke and Norm (Ellie) Thoemke; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be held at ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6815 Schneider Rd, Middleton, WI at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Andrew Lutheran Church music program.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 23, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Middleton) • 6815 Schneider Road, Middleton, WI null
Service
Sat Mar 23, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Middleton) • 6815 Schneider Road, Middleton, WI null
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Memories
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Millie Webb
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Jackie, Brian and I are both so sorry to hear of your loss. At the same time, we're glad you got to enjoy his presence and influence for as long as you did. His was a long life, well-lived, and he will be missed. At the same time, he will be reunited with your mother in loving spirit forever, and that can be some consolation. We hope you all can share the next few days with those who loved and knew him well, and in telling stories that will live far into the future.
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Byron Degenhardt
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Thank you for your service. I am glad you were able to enjoy the Honor Flight. Rest In Peace
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Phil and Gloria Jean Hubble
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Gene and Norma were such supports for us while Gloria Jean was a member at St Andrew and I was a member elsewhere. They included us together as part of the church family. In more recent years Gene has routinely been in touch by email with us, sending humorous or thoughtful messages, always closing with a kind word to remind us of the friendship we shared. We truly thank God for bringing Gene and Norma into our lives. Phil and Gloria Jean Hubble
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Eugene Thoemke. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on May 4, 2013.