Passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2012. Age 80. Devoted and cherished husband of Patricia (nee Hamilton). Precious father of Jeff and Rick (Peggy). Proud grandpa of Michelle (Paul) Henrickson, Rachel Thommesen, Tamara (Andy) Whitson and Sarah (Bryan) Williams; Matt (Lindsey), Leslie (Justin) Dzik, Kevin, Matt (Jessica) Kloskey, Craig Kloskey and Maelen Kloskey. Great-grandpa of 9. Father-in-law of Melissa. Brother of Nels, Grace Thommesen. Fond brother-in-law of Wayne (Audrey) Hamilton, Don (Ruth) Hamilton and Gary (Jackie) Hamilton. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by brothers Milton and Wesley. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 11 from 4:00"7:00 PM, continued visitation at the Funeral Home, Thursday, January 12 from 10:00-10:45 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Highland Memorial Park. A special thanks to nurses and staff at St. Luke's Hospital and VNA Zilber Hospice for their care and support.