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Age 82, of Chisago City, MN passed away June 26, 2008 after an 8 year battle with alzheimer's.

He was a WWII Navy Veteran, secondary school teacher and coach for 30 years beginning in Taylors Falls and at Anoka schools. Owned and operated Thom's Resort on Roosevelt Lake, Emily, MN for more than 40 years; begun by his parents in 1935.

Preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Hilma S. Thom, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Kay; sons, Scott (Sheila) and James (Nancy) and four grandchildren, Zachary, Garret, Rebekah and Maxwell. Also brother, William A. Thom, Jr. (Inez) and brother-in-law David W. Dickinson (Marti) and other special relatives and friends.

Visitation Sunday, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Funeral Monday, June 30 at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Road, Chisago City. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church or Alzheimer's Assoc.

Funeral Home 651-464-4422 or questbook: robertsfamilyfh.com.

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