Died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Heritage at Shalimar Gardens
Thomas J. Geren was born in Hastings, Nebraska on October 12, 1940 to Michael ''Rube'' Geren and Della E. McGowan. Attended school at Central City Public Schools and graduated from Central City High School in May, 1958. He participated in football. Met his future wife, Sharon L. Johnson while in high school, married and had two children, Michael Geren (Rebecca) and Marcella Steinhauer (Daniel). Attended Creighton University and St. Joseph Hospital where he attained a degree in X-ray technology and Nuclear Medicine technology. Met and married Joan Klock in 1968. He worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Omaha (which had a nuclear reactor) for 44 years.
He served the veterans with great kindness and care. He and Joan participated in professional ballroom dancing and competed in dance competitions in the United States and in Europe. His favorite pastimes included listening to Nebraska football on Saturdays while mowing the lawn. He also enjoyed a good beer. He lived in Bellevue, Nebraska, Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Fremont.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister Janice Gray (Jerry), brother Joseph (Linda) (Judy), brother Patrick (Jerel). He leaves behind little sister Mary (Paul) Saggau of Fremont, 2 children, many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who will miss him dearly.
Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 5-7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A prayer service will follow at 7pm. Burial in the Central City Cemetery will be Thursday, at 10:30am.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(2)
Paula Bacon Precure
Rogers, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2026 My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. Keeping all in my prayers.Paula
Terri Beck
Blair, NE Wednesday, September 2, 2026 I had the honor of working with Tom at Shalimar Gardens. He always liked joking around with people to make them laugh. The most I will remember is he loved a good cup of coffee and most mornings would have time to sit with me and have one. Rest in Peace my friend!