Thomas Restad
December 08, 2013
Thomas Restad passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, IA after battling with pancreatic cancer. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 12 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Tom was born in 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida to Amos and Esmer Restad. At a young age his family relocated to Grand Forks, North Dakota. He graduated from Central High School in 1964 and went on to earn a degree at the University of North Dakota. He worked for Pepsi within various regions for 40 years and retired in 2010 as Territory General Manager in Des Moines.
Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years Connie (Simenson); children, Brian (Christa) Restad, Rayanne (Scot) Foss, and Amy (Scott) Feinberg; grandchildren, Gregory, Simen, Jacob, and Veronica; step-grandchildren, Mitchell and Samantha; brother, Tim (Judy) Restad; sisters, Lynn (Ron) Bartuska and Susan (Terry)Hurst. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Lee Restad.
Tom enjoyed several hobbies including, fishing, hunting, trap shooting and golf. He never missed an opportunity to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events or cheering for the UND Sioux hockey team. He took great pride in his work at Pepsi as it gave him the opportunity to connect and build relationships with many people in all channels of the industry. Tom served as a board member of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association and a member of the Pioneer Gun Club in Des Moines, IA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be directed to the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines where a caring staff gave Tom great attention and comfort in his final week. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Fayette Freund
12/21/2013
Dear Connie
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. It has been a lot of years since we have been in touch with each other. This was a real shock.
Terry Engebretson
12/17/2013
My sympathy to my cousins and all of Tom's family in his passing.-- Terry Engebretson Sioux Falls, SD
Lou Ann Restad
12/14/2013
My sympathy to each of you as you grieve Tom's passing.
I am one of the 31 cousins on the Restad side. Tom's dad, Amos, and my dad, Maurice, were two of the six boys in the A.P. and Hilda Restad family. They, together with five sisters, grew up 10 miles NE of Pelican Rapids. Norwegian heritage is a blessing.
I knew Tom when he was a cute little boy, setting a good example for his younger siblings, which he did very well.
I know it is difficult to lose Tom. You are in my prayers. Love, Lou Ann
Ted Joas
12/14/2013
He was a good mentor and a good friend. He will be missed. I enjoyed working under Tom at the Eau Claire Pepsi plant.
Carol (Anderson) McCarthy
12/13/2013
I am Tom's cousin on his Dad's side of the family. Although I have not kept in contact with Tom in our adult years, I have fond memories of him growing up and the fun we'd have at our grandparents farm. My sincere sympathy to your entire family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cousin Carol
Sally Jondle
12/13/2013
Dear Restad family: Sorry to hear about Tom passing, but I had to send my condolences. I worked for Pepsi in Fort Dodge in the office and always remembered Tom as being so personable when he came into the office. Always greeted me and how we were doing, such a nice man and he will be missed. Your in my prayers.
Linda Butler
12/13/2013
My sympathy to Tom's family as you go through this difficult time. While I didn't know Tom, I heard so much about him from Lynn that I felt as if I actually knew him. She talked about him being such a good brother and friend. I hope the good memories that you have of him will carry you through the tough times. I will be anxious to see you when you get back to Grand Forks, Lynn. Take care, and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Bev Egstad
12/12/2013
Dear Restad family, so sorry for your loss. Tom was a very good friend and we will miss him dearly. He was our neighbor across the street in our younger years - Grand Forks, ND.
Tom Kruschke
12/12/2013
I respected Tom in his office or in my boat. He was a manager that had his "feet on the ground". A pleasure to have known Tom. God bless.
Ralph West
12/12/2013
Our heart felt sympathy in the loss of Tom. my memory of him is a terrific boss coworker friend Father Husband. my memory of Tom goes back to the late 1970,s when he starter at Pepsi in Burnsville Mn.He will be missed. A former co-worker Ralph an Sandy West Chippewa Falls Wi
Neil Dittner - Eau Claire, WI
12/12/2013
Dear Restad family. It is with sadness that I learned of Tom's passing. Tom came to us at Pepsi Cola in Eau Claire in the 80's. I found him to be a stern but very fair sales manager. He was all business, but had a lighter side and enjoyed a good laugh with us. I have many fond memories of him. As others have already stated, Tom was a man of integrity and I am witness to that first hand. My sympathies to you. -Neil Dittner
Korie Hensrud & Family
12/12/2013
Dear Restad Family:
My deepest sympathy to your family. My heart and prayers go out to you.
Mary Shannon Mullowney
12/12/2013
Dear Connie, Amy, Rayanne and Brian, When I think back to our time together in Princeton Valley these are the things I treasured about Tom. He always wore a big smile, set a wonderful example of a great father, a loving husband and had a keen sense of humor that was always present. We have all been blessed to have had Tom's presence in our lives. Abundance of love from my family to yours. Mary, Shannon, Darren and Craig
Greg Bartz
12/12/2013
Dear Connie and Family,
Tom will be in my memories forever. He was a very special person who I worked with at Pepsi. He was my mentor and helped me and my family make the move to Iowa in 2000. He used his special gift and patience to teach me many things about the beverage industry.His passion and integrity was always first class. Many memories.God Bless.
Marsha Rasmussen
12/11/2013
Dear Connie and family, Tom was such a wonderful person to work with. I will always remember him fondly. I will pray for you all. God bless.