Thomas was born on July 3, 1911 in Freeport, Illinois, son of the late Samuel and Bertha Graham. On January 1, 1935 he married Ellouise Rasmussen. He was a butcher by trade in Oconto. He moved to New London in 1939 where he founded, owned and operated the Reminder in New London, which is now the Buyers Guide until his retirement in 1971. He enjoyed spending time at Underwood Lake, gardening and was an excellent cook. He was a member of the New London Utility Commission, New London Lions Club, Masons, Shriners and the New London Industrial Opportunities. He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in New London.
He is survived by his wife Ellouise; one daughter, Kristine (Joseph) Suprise, New London; one son, Tom (Verna) Graham, New London; one granddaughter, Amy Suprise and one grandson, Brian Suprise, Neenah. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 15, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Luke Bocher officiating. Friends called at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery in Oconto, Wisconsin.
Grandpa, we can't find the words to express how much we will miss you. You will always be in our hearts. We love you so much. - XOXO, Amy and Brian