Obituaries : Thomas “Tom” O. Wilson

Thomas "Tom" O. Wilson, 92, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab, Vinton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at St. Ludmilla Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, at the church on Tuesday. Private family burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Tom and his family.

Tom was born September 3, 1931, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Robert and Mary (Shine) Wilson. He resided in Cedar Rapids and Swisher for most of his life. Tom graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Cedar Rapids. On February 27, 1954, he was united in marriage to Charlene Herman at St. Ludmilla Catholic Church. Charlene passed away in 2017.

Tom was employed as a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operating Engineers Local 234. In Tom's younger years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. He had a lifelong passion for billiards, playing 365 days a year, often in tournaments. He loved to read, eat sweets, share funny jokes, and watch his children and grandchildren participate in sports.

Tom is survived by his six children: Tom (Kristine), Julie Hansen (Roland), David, Steve (Debra), Cathy Knoepfler (Jim), and Sam (Jody); thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Reyhon; and sisters-in-law: Elizabeth and Mary Jo Wilson.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Charlene; daughter-in-law, Teresa Wilson; great-granddaughter, Brielle Wilson; brothers: Donald, John and Terrance; sister, Michaele; sister-in-law, Ann Wilson; and brother-in-law, Gary Shane.

The Wilson family would like to thank Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab and Windsor Manor, both in Vinton, for the care and compassion given our father.

Instead of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Society

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.