Thomas Burgett
January 26, 2013
Thomas A. Burgett, 68, passed away peacefully in his home on January 26, 2013. He was born in Omaha, NE, and moved to the Des Moines area as a child. He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1968 and was at that time stationed in Korea. Tom worked his entire career in the grocery business, the past 13 years for HyVee on Fleur. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, Tom enjoyed fishing and family, and the many trips he had been able to go on over the past several years.
Tom is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, Thomas (Brenda), Brian (Kim), Brad; ten grandchildren; mother, Mabel; sisters, Betty Rounds, Bonnie (Russ) Cogley and brother, Bob (Valerie). He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry; brother, Jerry; and sister, Bev.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial following at Elm Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in Tom’s memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jennifer Prince
01/28/2013
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Tom at Easter foods as he was my manager back then. I seen him some years later at the hy vee i shop at regularly. He always had a smile and always a few words to share. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Amy - Hussmann
01/28/2013
Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May Thomas rest in peace.