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.
Dan Clumpner
12/11/2013
Dear Connie and family,
I am grateful to have been touched by Tom's kindness, wisdom, wit and friendship. It is comforting to know that those wonderful qualities will live on through his children and grandchildren. Peace and best wishes, Dan Clumpner
Greg & Barb Walker, Savage, MN
12/11/2013
We have known Tom for the past 18 years ... since Brian and Christa were married. He has been like a member of the family ... enjoying many get togethers and special occasions.
Greg especially enjoyed those WCHA Final Five Hockey Tournament games when Tom & Brian invited him to join in the Fun! (Even though Greg was a Gopher!). Great memories! He really loved UND hockey!
Connie, Brian, Rayanne, Amy and all the Restad families, we want you to know that Tom was a special man in our lives and that he will be fondly remembered. May he "Rest Now in Peace."
Jeff Jalbert
12/10/2013
Restad Family:
I had the good fortune of working with Tom for several years before his retirement from Pepsi. He was a "True Gentleman" who taught many Pepsi employees the values of "hard work"...."respect".....and "integrity". Friends, co-workers and customers alike all appreciated the fact that Tom never waivered from these values. He will be dearly missed. "Happy Fishing Tom!!" Your Friend, Jeff Jalbert
Nancy
12/10/2013
To my cousins Lynn, Susan and Tim; to Connie and family-
From little Pelican Rapids the Restad cousins in exotic Grand Forks were an exciting mystery and so much fun to go and visit! I remember fondly the few times we were together, and the memories are etched in my brain. You are in my heart and prayers. May you be blessed with Tom's love always. Warm Hugs, Nancy Engebretson, Bend OR
Joel and Kelli Samuelson
12/10/2013
Our hearts go out to you Connie. Tom will always be remembered by us a great man and neighbor. I always looked forward to our backyard chats. He will be missed by all who knew him. We are here to help if you need us....
Bill Galligan
12/09/2013
Connie & family............I was sad to hear today that this world lost such an OUTSTANDING Man!
Whenever I think of my PEPSI days I will always remember Tom as my FRIEND first of all. Tom was a GREAT LEADER of PEOPLE with the utmost INTEGRITY with ALL his co-workers & customers.
This WORLD will deeply miss Tom!