William Thomas
April 28, 1939 - December 15, 2024
Obituary
William J. “Bill” Thomas, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 28,1939 to Joseph and Florence (Frey) Thomas. Bill was in the Army from November 1961 to November 1963 and then went into the Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in October 1967. He belonged to the American Legion POST, 501 Madison, WI.
Bill married Susan “Sue” Swan on March 19, 1966, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Bill retired from AT&T in 2000. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino and watching drag racing.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Tim Thomas, Paula Kufahl; granddaughter, Kelsie Kufahl; brother, Jim (Dee) Thomas, and nephew, Bryan Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice for their loving care of Bill.
A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N Sherman Ave., Madison, WI. The visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family donations can be made to Agrace Hospice, https://www.agrace.org/donate/, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/ and Shriners Hospitals for Children, https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/campaign/618584/donate.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N Sherman Ave
608-249-8257
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Stu Cook
Other • 4 months ago
He was one of the coolest guys on the planet. I hope the catfish are biting where your at.
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Thomas Doepke
Other • 4 months ago
I worked with Bill at wis telephone. he was kind and always willing to help when I needed to learn something new. A good man and friend. tom doepke
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James Thomas
Other • 4 months ago
Bill , Rest In Peace you deserve it. I will always remember all of squirrel hunting trips we did together. I miss you and say hi to mom and dad for me. I always looked up to you to when we were young. Things won't be the same with out you. Love Jim and Dee🎆
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Dan Fredericks
Other • 4 months ago
So sorry to hear about Bill. Our sincere condolences. Dan Fredericks and family
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Mary Vespia
Other • 4 months ago
What fun we had bowling with Bill and Sue on Friday mornings! R.I. P. Bill - and the next time it thunders we'll know that you're enjoying the sport again. Tom and Mary Vespia
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Chris Grannis
Other • 4 months ago
So sorry to read about Bill. So helpful and friendly. Chris Grannis