died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in the Fremont Health Medical Center.
He was born to Homer and Lois (Zahniser) Shaw on January 14, 1925 in Grove City, Pennsylvania where he grew up and attended school. He served in the United States Army during the years of 1943 to 1946. He was on a LST Ship, and saw duty in Guam, Japan, and the Philippines building bridges and runways.
On June 23, 1947, Thomas was married to Flo Rohr in Greenville, PA. Thomas worked for the Cooper Bessemer Co. for 35 years as a diesel mechanic doing installation work in power plants. For the next 13 years, he worked on his own doing the same kind of work.
In 1962, Thomas and Flo moved to Nebraska, living in Omaha, Blair, and then Fremont.
Survivors: wife Flo
children Rev. Tom and wife Becky Shaw of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Darwin and wife Joanne Shaw of Boiling Springs, South Carolina
Lois and husband Martin Krohn of Fremont
grandchildren Jason (Angela) Shaw Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tammy (Brian) Sherman Gretna
Lynde Shaw Boiling Springs, South Carolina
Emily Krohn, Erin Krohn, Elizabeth Krohn Fremont
Barbi Tyler Broken Arrow, OK
Terri (Bob) Erixon Missouri Valley, Iowa
Amy (Mike) Stephens Delta Junction, Alaska
Rick (Tonya) Shaw Blandenboro, North Carolina
12 great grandchildren
brother William (June) Shaw of Dalton, Ohio
sister Donna Furia of Hadley, PA
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lois, 2 sons, Richard and Homer, and 3 brothers.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday (May 18th) at Fremont Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Tom Shaw officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Church of the Nazarene and the Reach Church of the Nazarene of Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be Sunday with the family present from 5pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Laura Heinsohn
Fremont, NE Sunday, June 21, 2015 Tom, Becky and family...I am so sorry for your loss of Tom. He was a special man with a wonderful family. He will be missed.Patricia
FREMONT, NE Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Flo I'm sorry to hear about Tom passing. He was a good person. I'm going to miss him. You are in my prayers. Love Patricia WitterBrynne & Jeff
Hadley, PA Sunday, May 17, 2015 Dear Aunt Flo and family,We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Dick. He was such a great man, and the best story teller. He will be greatly missed. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rodney & Nancy Tomrdle
Fremont, NE Saturday, May 16, 2015 Flo & Entire Family: So very sorry to read of your loss. Tom was such a warm-friendly and special person. He will be truly missed by many who were lucky enough to have him as a friend. May the Lord keep you in His care & bring you peace. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.Rick and Tonya Shaw
bladenboro, NC Thursday, May 14, 2015 We love you grandpa! While I know that I speak for everyone in saying that I know you will be missed, it gives us great comfort knowing that we have an Angel watching and whistling at all times! Heaven must have needed another hero!Lester an Monica Furia
Greenville, PA Thursday, May 14, 2015 So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.Donna Furia
Hadley, PA Thursday, May 14, 2015 Sorry to hear of Dicks passing you and the family are in my prayers.Flo I will see you in two weeksSusan Blasco
Cambridge Springs, PA Thursday, May 14, 2015 Aunt Flo and Family,I am very sorry to learn of Uncle Dick's passing. I hope that soon your tears will be those of joy not only because he is finally Home but also for the wonderful memories he has left you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joan Porter
Fremont,, NE Wednesday, May 13, 2015 So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Flo my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn his passing. He is now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus and may God's comfort and peace be yours at this time.