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Thomas Collum Obituary
Scotch Grove - Thomas L. Collum, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Sunday, June 23, 2019.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 8 pm Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish vigil service will be held at 2 pm. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello. Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Brooklyn, Iowa where military honors will be accorded.
Tom was born July 22, 1942, in Grinnell, Iowa the son of Joseph and Mary (Snook) Collum. He graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1960 and served in the Army from 1964 - 1966. He married Terry Moore on Sept. 30, 1967, in Grinnell, Iowa. He began selling feed in the Brooklyn area, and became a division manager in the Fairfield area for Walnut Grove Feed. In 1989, he took over Bob's Feed in Monticello and changed the name to TC Feed Service, retiring in 2005.
He enjoyed being outdoors, coaching his children and watching his grandchildren in their activities.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Terry, four children: Angela (Victor) Fritz of Brighton, IA, Brian (Rachel) Collum of Roxas City, Phillipines, Christopher (Jill) Collum of Minneapolis, MN, Darin (Angela) Collum of Manchester, IA; eleven grandchildren: Brianna, Susan, Thomas, Mary, John, and Hanna Fritz, Allison (Zachary) Davis; Aaron Collum; James, Elizabeth and David Collum; siblings: Mary Ann Plants, Robert (Marilyn) Collum and David (Mary Jo) Collum, all of Brooklyn, Joyce (George) Watson of Marengo and Jim Collum of Grinnell; In-laws: Don Brau of Guernsey, Donna Collum of DeWitt and Marvin LaCaeyse of Montezuma.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: John Paul Collum, Joseph Collum, Delores LaCaeyse and Patricia Brau, and a brother-in-law: Jim Plants.
Information available at www.kramerfuneral.com
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Diane Davidson
July 4, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family for their loss. May God be with your family and friends.
The Fennell Family
June 30, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give the comfort and support needed at this most difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences. Psalm 147:3.
June 30, 2019
I am extending my condolences to the family and friends of. May the entire family find peace in knowing that God cares for you and your family and will help you during these difficult times. 1 Peter 5:6,7*
June 30, 2019
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19
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June 30, 2019
May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories you shared. 2 Thess, 2:16, 17.
MEG
June 30, 2019
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
June 30, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know that your dear loved one will return to the days of their youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25. Please accept my sincere condolences. In this time of grief, remember to pray constantly. -1 Thessalonians 5: 17
June 30, 2019
So sorry for your loss and may God's peace and mercy sustain everyone during this difficult time of grief.
Jeremiah 29:11
June 30, 2019
May the love you feel for one another and God's unmatched love carry you through this time of loss. John 3:16.
June 28, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Liz
A VIETNAM VETERAN
June 26, 2019
Thank you for your service to our country REST IN PEACE
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