David William Thomas

David William Thomas was the fifth and last child and only son of Valentine and Mary Thomas.

Born on Dec 12th 1932 and died on Mar 11th, 2026. He was a graduate of Cretin High School and

lived most of his life in the Como Park neighborhood of St. Paul. He met Jeanne Lang and knew

she was the one. Five years later after a stint in the Army during the Korean war and graduation

from St. Cloud State they wed in 1956. Dave was an Accountant for most of the time they raised

their five children. After losing his job he and two friends (George and Wayne) struck out on

their own. They successfully ran Pasquales and Mickey’s restaurants. Dave’s best project was

starting and growing a bottle factory in Moorhead MN. Dave was a backyard Beekeeper for

many years, hobby Cattle Rancher, loved birds and nature in almost all its forms. Dave enjoyed

his cabin on 50 acres in WI, but above all he was his happiest when amidst his family and

friends. It was a family with a lot of love to share. After losing his beloved wife Jeanne in 2005,

his constant companions for the next twenty years were his Golden Retrievers. He was able to

stay in his home of more than 60 years where he passed in his sleep.

Special thanks have to go to everyone at Dignified Choice Care (Andrew, Paul, Louie, Chris, et al.)

Sue, the Dedicated Dog Walker who was so, so much more, Hospice and everyone else who

made Daves final years good years.

Dave was preceded in death by Parents Valentine and Mary Thomas, sisters Jewel Parsons, Rose

and Joe Schwietz, Joan and Bill Grun, Val and Pete Parranto, Grandson Ernest Thomas

L’Heureux. Survived by Brother-in-law Jon Lang, Children Rob (Cyndi)Thomas, Tim (Geri)Thomas,

Mike (Susan) Thomas, Jeanne (Don) Rylander, Lisa (Mike) Arcand, 16 Grandchildren and 17

Great Grandchildren.

Funeral is at Holy Childhood Catholic Church on Wednesday March 18th 2026 at 11:00am,

visitation at 10:00am. Lunch to follow.  Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Roseville Memorial Chapel, 651-631-2727

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