Thomas Idler Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Idler of Liberal, Kansas, who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Idler to show support.
As Thomas departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Thomas may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Thomas leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Idler and Marylin Idler; his wife Gail Idler; and his brother-in-law Dave Schaffer. He is survived by: his siblings, George, Jim Idler and Kathy Schaffer; his children, Scott Idler and Amelia Craig; his stepchildren, Michelle Mauch, Sean Silvey and Shannon Silvey; and his daughter Pamela. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Valley Memorial (206 S 5th St, Lamar, CO 81052).
