1952
Fred
2024
Fred Thompson
January 16, 1952 — February 12, 2024
Fredrick Eugene Thompson, 72, of Monticello, IL, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home. He was comforted by his three sons and family.
Cremation rites to be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family. Fred desired that condolences be left in the form of donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at www.vfw.org or to the cat rescue of your choice.
Fred was born January 16, 1952 in Fairfield, IL, son of George Kaseboom and Elma Thompson. He married Patricia Marie Lowry on September 23, 1972 Decatur.
Surviving are his sons: David (Melissa) Thompson of North Prince George, Virginia, Chris (Kathleen) Thompson of Forsyth, IL, and Daniel (Kristina) Thompson of Bement, IL and six grandchildren: Monica, Morgan, Megan, Sophia, Julia (Mike), and Trevor (Margo).
Fred served in the United States Army with combat service during the Vietnam War with the 1st Cavalry Division. Fred was a Final Inspector on the tire assembly line at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company factory in Decatur, IL for just under 30 years, retiring prior to the plant's closure. Later, he spent many years providing facility maintenance support at the Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, IL.
While Fred enjoyed camping, NASCAR, the Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs, he gained the most life satisfaction through time spent with his wife and three sons, raising them in Milmine, IL. Over the years, he was regularly heard conversing about the immense pride he took in nurturing them to become self-sustaining members of society. He leaves behind a close network of family and friends.
The family would like to personally thank Ali from Transitions Care for providing exceptional hospice care during Fred's final days.
Cremation rites to be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family. Fred desired that condolences be left in the form of donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at www.vfw.org or to the cat rescue of your choice.
Fred was born January 16, 1952 in Fairfield, IL, son of George Kaseboom and Elma Thompson. He married Patricia Marie Lowry on September 23, 1972 Decatur.
Surviving are his sons: David (Melissa) Thompson of North Prince George, Virginia, Chris (Kathleen) Thompson of Forsyth, IL, and Daniel (Kristina) Thompson of Bement, IL and six grandchildren: Monica, Morgan, Megan, Sophia, Julia (Mike), and Trevor (Margo).
Fred served in the United States Army with combat service during the Vietnam War with the 1st Cavalry Division. Fred was a Final Inspector on the tire assembly line at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company factory in Decatur, IL for just under 30 years, retiring prior to the plant's closure. Later, he spent many years providing facility maintenance support at the Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, IL.
While Fred enjoyed camping, NASCAR, the Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs, he gained the most life satisfaction through time spent with his wife and three sons, raising them in Milmine, IL. Over the years, he was regularly heard conversing about the immense pride he took in nurturing them to become self-sustaining members of society. He leaves behind a close network of family and friends.
The family would like to personally thank Ali from Transitions Care for providing exceptional hospice care during Fred's final days.
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