Thomas Joseph Gard Obituary

Name: Memorial service
Start: 2025-06-28T16:00:00
End: 2025-06-28T16:00:00
Location: Evergreen Lutheran Church

The passing of Thomas Joseph Gard in Riverside, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 11, 2025 at the age of 82. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother John; his sister-in-law Evelyn; his sister Marjorie; and his grandson Toby Gard. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Jean; his son Brian (Heather); his granddaughter Leah; his son Kevin (Amy); his grandchildren, Macy, Tatum and Gavin; his son Loren (Claire); his brother-in-law Marv Setzke (Victoria); and his nieces, Tiffiany, Allison, Jennifer and Julie.

1995, one of his students, who was at U.S. Military Academy at West Point, recognized Tom with the Boettcher Foundation Teacher Recognition Award.

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Evergreen Memorial Park

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5980 County Hwy 73, Evergreen, CO 80439

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