David Michael Thomas
David “Dave” M. Thomas, 58, of Afton, MN, passed away unexpectedly June 10, 2021.
Dave was born in Superior, WI to Beverly “Jean” (Schultz Hughes) and Daryl J. Thomas June 1, 1963. He was a journeyman electrician for over 10 years with IBEW Local 110. Dave enjoyed the NHRA Nationals at BIR, hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and more recently RV-ing with his fiancé Diane. He also enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
Over the past several years, Dave and Diane had worked hard on combining their families.
He will be missed by his fiancé, Diane Gramenz; children MacKinzy (Hunter) Minske, Brandon and Jessica Thomas, Lance and Andy Schmidt, and Ashley and Todd Gramenz; and combined 14 grandchildren; siblings Cliff (Geraldine), John (Terry), Chuck (Paula) and Harold Hughes, Jim Thomas, Beverly (Bruce) Bourassa, Diane (Jim) Fender, Brenda (Bill) Fedor; many nieces and nephews; Diane’s brother, and the man Dave chose to stand next to him at their future wedding, Mike Gramenz; and many extended family and friends.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Daryl and Jean; and brothers Jeffrey “Jeff” Hughes and Daryl W. “Tommy” Thomas.
Visitation and Celebration of life: 12 pm (Noon) visitation with service at 1 pm, Friday, June 25, O’Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home, 8700 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125. Interment at Evergreen Community Cemetery, Afton, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials sent to Diane Gramenz, PO Box 231, Afton, MN 55001.