Thomas Vander Meer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas Vander Meer (Ellinwood, Kansas), who passed away at the age of 82, on August 18, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Vander Meer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Petar Meer and Margaret Vander Meer (Tuynman); his former wife Barbara A. Vander Meer; and his brothers, Peter Jr. Vander Meer and James Vander Meer.

He is survived by: his wife Lynda Vander Meer of Ellinwood, KS; his siblings, Mary Conry of Wankee, IA, William Vander Meer of Ankeny, IA, Evely Albrect of Burnsville, MN, Anna Savage of Sarasota, FL and Dorothy Kelly of Boston, MA; and his sons, Peter Vander Meer (Cynthia) of Ellinwood, KS, Mike Vander Meer of Olathe, KS and Paul Vander Meer (Patricia) of Oronogo, MO.. He is also survived by many Grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to USD 355 Ellinwood Public Schools in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67626.