Ronald C. Thom

Ronald C Thom was born, along with his twin sister Rosalyn, on August 10, 1951, in Fremont, NE to Elna and Paul Thom. The family later moved to Tecumseh, NE where Ron attended high school and developed his love for muscle cars and drag racing. Ron eventually grew out of drag racing, but never his love for hot rods.

After graduating from Tecumseh High School in 1969, Ron tried out many things over the next several years. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, left to work construction in Colorado Springs, returned to Nebraska to attend Peru State, before finally leaving college to find work and marry Jerryl Trout. They welcomed two boys into the world, Christian and Andrew. Despite being a lifelong Husker fan, Ron eventually became a Maverick and graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 1996.

Ron was a long serving and active member of Lord of Love Lutheran church. He joined the congregation 1974 and remained a member at least until his death, but most likely still considers himself a member. Ron loved music and singing and was a member of the choir where he occasionally sang solos and performed special music. He also taught Sunday school and was a youth group sponsor. Ron was a proud member of Men's Breakfast and rarely missed one of their Saturday gatherings.

Ron began working at the Union Pacific Railroad in October 1992 where he met his second wife Brenda. He and Brenda were married at Lord of Love on November 24, 2001. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage as only best friends do.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents Elna and Paul Thom, sister Paulette Grable and brother-in-law Merle Grable. He is survived by his wife Brenda Thom; son Christian (Megan) Thom, grandchildren Spencer and Olive; son Andrew (Elizabeth) Thom and grandchildren Cobalt and Indium; stepdaughter Theresa Saucedo and grandchildren Maria and Annabelle Bochnicek; stepdaughter Janice (Stephen) Filbin and grandchildren Isabella and Julia.

Ron Thom was a big guy with a big heart. He made lifelong connections and friends wherever he went. He loved many things, but his greatest loves were his family and friends, classic cars, and Husker football (and not necessarily in that order). His warmth, humor, and the steadfastness of his love will be missed dearly.