Thoma, Lawrence Edward
1914 - 1999 (84 years)1. Thoma, Lawrence Edward was born on 12 Aug 1914 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 3 Feb 1999 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 6 Feb 1999 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Nickname: Bruiser
- Nickname: Jack
- Occupation: Feed Mill Superintendent
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Called “Jack” by his parents and “Bruiser” by his high school friends
Lawrence Thoma
Obituary: Lawrence Thoma
Columbia Daily Tribune (MO) - Thursday, February 4, 1999
Lawrence Edward Thoma, 84, of Boonville died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at his home.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at William Wood Funeral Home in Boonville with the Rev. Jon Thoma officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home.
Mr. Thoma was born April 12, 1914, in Boonville to Lawrence and Agnes Duvall Thoma. He married Pearl Friedrich on June 4, 1937, in Boonville, and she preceded him in death.
He was a superintendent at MFA Elevator and a member of First Christian Church.
Survivors include five sons, Gary Thoma, Jon Thoma and Robert Thoma, all of Boonville, Ronald Thoma of Jefferson City and James Thoma of Kingsport, Tenn.; a sister, Margaret Edwards of Fayette; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A sister preceded him in death.Lawrence married Friedrich, May Pearl on 4 Jun 1937 in Boonville Evangelical and Reformed Church, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. May (daughter of Friedrich, Richard Adolph and Simmons, Pearl) was born on 21 Jun 1915 in Choteau Springs, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 6 Mar 1997 in Boone County Hospital Center, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; was buried on 9 Mar 1997 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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2. Thoma, Gary Lawrence (1.Lawrence1) Gary married Harris, Sharon Kay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. Thoma, Ronald Edward (1.Lawrence1) Ronald married Roeder, Ellen Hoffman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- 10. Thoma, Ronald Friedrich was born on 1 Feb 1970 in Palmerton Hospital, Palmerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Sep 2020 in Manor Rehabilitation, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA.
- 11. Thoma, Sue Ellen Adele
- 12. Thoma, Michelle Cathryn
4. Thoma, Jon Edwin (1.Lawrence1) Jon married Gander, Barbara Kay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. Thoma, James Frederick (1.Lawrence1) James married McQuigg, Linda Kay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. Thoma, Robert Wayne (1.Lawrence1) Robert married Class, Barbara Lynn [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
7. Thoma, Gary Douglas (2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) Gary married McMenamy, Nicole Denise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. Thoma, Gena Deneil (2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) Gena married Campbell, Charles William [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. Thoma, Ginger Kay (2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) Ginger married Gholson, Jimmy Dale Jr [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. Thoma, Ronald Friedrich (3.Ronald2, 1.Lawrence1) was born on 1 Feb 1970 in Palmerton Hospital, Palmerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Sep 2020 in Manor Rehabilitation, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA. Notes:
Ronald Friedrich “Ronnie” Thoma, age 51, of Jefferson City, Mo. passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Jefferson City Manor following a hospital stay at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.
Ronnie was born on February 1, 1970 in Palmerton, Pa., the son of Ronald Edward and Ellen Hoffman (Roeder) Thoma.
After moving to Jefferson City in 1970 with his family, Ronnie attended Goshorn School for the Handicapped, which is now called The Special Learning Center. He was a 1991 graduate of the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis, Mo.
Following graduation, Ronnie started his career at the Sheltered Workshop, now called Capitol Projects, in Jefferson City while residing at one of the Cole County Residential Service Group Homes. Ron enjoyed working with his hands either at Capitol Projects or stringing beads at home. He cherished the friendships he made at work and home.
Ronnie was a member of the Boy Scouts and was able to become an Eagle Scout through hard work. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson City and enjoyed being a participant in the Special Olympics.
Ron relished the time he spent with his family and friends and he will be remembered for his great sense of humor. He was always teasing family and friends to see them smile. He enjoyed listening and dancing to music at the group home, especially rock and roll. When he was younger, he attended Camp Sunshine and in recent years, he always looked forward to Camp Wonderland during the summers where he swam and spent time with friends. He never met a stranger and whenever he met someone, he always remembered their voice and name.
Survivors include: his parents, Ronald and Ellen Thoma of Jefferson City, Mo.; two sisters, Sue Ellen Beek (husband Ashtyn) of Marshalltown, Ia. and Michelle Thoma of Elysburg, Pa.; maternal grandmother, Edith M. Roeder of Allentown, Pa.; nieces, Adele and Lydia Beek; uncles, Gary Thoma (wife Sharon) of Boonville, Mo., Jon Thoma (wife Barb) of Boonville, Mo., Jim Thoma (wife Linda) of Kingsport, Tn., Robert Thoma (wife Barbara) of Boonville, Mo., Sam Roeder of Huntingdon Valley, Pa. and Dave Roeder (wife Linda) of Batavia, Oh; and many cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Samuel Roeder; his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and May Pearl Thoma; and aunt, Cathryn Roeder Miller.
Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 with a Celebration of Ronnie’s Life following at 3:00 p.m. in the Freeman Chapel.
A webcast of Ronnie's service will begin at 3:00 p.m. Saturday for friends who are not able to attend. The webcast link can be accessed by clicking the "photos and videos" tab of this page and scrolling down to the webcasting link.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Capitol Projects or Camp Wonderland.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.11. Thoma, Sue Ellen Adele (3.Ronald2, 1.Lawrence1) Sue married Beek, Ashtyn [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- 25. Beek, Adele Cathryn
- 26. Beek, Lydia May
12. Thoma, Michelle Cathryn (3.Ronald2, 1.Lawrence1) 13. Thoma, Jon Keith (4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) Jon married Lashley, Kimberly Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. Thoma, Christopher Franklin "CHRIS" (4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) Christopher married Troost, Jennifer Julia [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. Thoma, Dr Brent Patrick (4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) Brent married Ghormley, Jana Nell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- 31. Thoma, Kaylee Gray
- 32. Thoma, Jon Michael
16. Thoma, Mary Beth (4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) Mary married Sargeant, Ben [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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17. Thoma, Laura Christine (5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) Laura married Roller, Peter Scott "PETE" [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. Thoma, Lindsay Michelle (5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) Lindsay married Hall, Jason Lee [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Lindsay married Sexton, Jason Darrell "Jake" [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Lindsay married Norris, James Joseph Aaron [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. Thoma, Jillian Danielle (6.Robert2, 1.Lawrence1) Jillian married Chipley, Nathan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
20. Thoma, Haley Camille (7.Gary3, 2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) Haley married Wolf, Jesse Allen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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21. Campbell, Breck Elizabeth (8.Gena3, 2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) 22. Campbell, Carson Lawrence (8.Gena3, 2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) 23. Gholson, Bradey Dale (9.Ginger3, 2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) 24. Gholson, Olivia Grace (9.Ginger3, 2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1) 25. Beek, Adele Cathryn (11.Sue3, 3.Ronald2, 1.Lawrence1) 26. Beek, Lydia May (11.Sue3, 3.Ronald2, 1.Lawrence1) 27. Thoma, Dayton Charles (13.Jon3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 28. Thoma, Connor Ryan (13.Jon3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 29. Thoma, Casper Boone (14.Christopher3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 30. Thoma, Sadie Joann (14.Christopher3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 31. Thoma, Kaylee Gray (15.Brent3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 32. Thoma, Jon Michael (15.Brent3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 33. Sargeant, Katelynn Marie (16.Mary3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 34. Sargeant, Ashley Nicole (16.Mary3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 35. Sargeant, Isaiah (16.Mary3, 4.Jon2, 1.Lawrence1) 36. Roller, Clara Mae (17.Laura3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) 37. Roller, Elliott Kay (17.Laura3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) 38. Roller, Ezekiel "Zeke" Jay (17.Laura3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) 39. Hall, Joshua Timothy Lee (18.Lindsay3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) 40. Hall, Briley Elizabeth Kay (18.Lindsay3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) 41. Sexton, MARCIE Grace (18.Lindsay3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) 42. Sexton, William Blake "WILL" (18.Lindsay3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) 43. Norris, James Christian Tyler "TY" (18.Lindsay3, 5.James2, 1.Lawrence1) James married Crussell, COURTNEY Grace [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
44. Chipley, Marshall Neal (19.Jillian3, 6.Robert2, 1.Lawrence1)
Generation: 5
45. Wolf, Ruby LeeAnn (20.Haley4, 7.Gary3, 2.Gary2, 1.Lawrence1)