Thomas D. Rongisch

Gretna - Thomas Rongisch, age 77 of Gretna, NE, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, September 3rd , 2025. He was born February 22, 1948, in Omaha, NE, to the late Paul and Lois Rongisch.

Tom was raised on a farm in Gretna with his four brothers, Bob, Bill, Tim, and Steve; and attended Gretna High School, graduating in 1966. After high school, Tom was drafted into the United States Army, where he served for 3 years, spending time stationed in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. After an honorable discharge, Tom returned to Gretna, where he met and fell in love with his future wife, Lois. They were wed on August 3rd, 1973, and recently celebrated 52 years of marriage. They continued to live in Gretna, where they raised their three children, Paul, Josh, and Phil. Tom enjoyed fishing, camping, and especially gardening. He was an avid Nebraska football fan and loved watching his sons play football in high school. Tom also enjoyed reading Western novels and watching Western TV shows and movies.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lois; and brothers, Tim and Steve Rongisch. He is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Paul and wife Bethany; Josh and wife Danielle; Philip and wife Lyndi; grandchildren, Madison, Alora, Paula, Aiden, Graham, and Torriano, brothers Bill and Tom, as well as many other family and friends.

Visitation will be at St. Patrick's Church in Gretna, NE, on Monday, September 8th, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm with the rosary immediately following. A celebration of Tom's life will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church 508 Angus Street Gretna, NE. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at Gretna, NE.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Gretna

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