Michael A. Thompson

Michael Allen Thompson, 67, was born July 24, 1952 in Des Moines, the son of Marvin “Tom” and Colleen (Murphy) Thompson. He passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Mike was a member of the IBEW Local 347 and retired from his son’s company, Premier Electric of Iowa, after many years of dedicated service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mike enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii with his family and friends. He was an outdoorsman who used to hunt and fish, as well as an avid NASCAR, New York Yankees and Minnesota Vikings fan. He and his wife Toni rode RAGBRAI for many years together. Mike was a member of the Elks Lodge #98 and enjoyed his brotherhood with his fellow friends. Above all else, he was a family man and treasured time spent with his grandchildren, especially cheering them on at their many activities.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Toni Thompson; children, Todd (Kim) Thompson and Tia (DJ) Wolett; grandchildren, Gavin Fedosa, Rylee Thompson, Jake Thompson and Matthew Thompson; great-grandson, Kyler Fedosa; sisters, Pam (Al) Moreland and Missy Thompson (Eric); mother-in-law, Roberta Forret; other loving relatives and many special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robin Thompson and his father-in-law, Don Forret.

Memorial Service will be held July 24, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter. Celebration of Life at Elks Lodge #98 in Pleasant Hill at 11:30am.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Mike.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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