John Edward Thomas Obituary
In loving memory of John Edward Thomas in Hastings, Minnesota, who departed this world on May 6, 2025 at the age of 77. John Edward leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Thomas and Verneil Thomas; his son-in-law David Hoffman; his sister Julie Zgoda; and his brothers-in-law, Dave Lobejko, John Zgoda, Jack Caudill and Scott Myers.
He is survived by: his wife Ginny; his children, Beth Johnson, Cindy Hoffman and Michael (Jenny); his grandchildren, Ian, Neila, Noah, Zoe, Annistyn, Pacey, Huck, Scout and Sailor; and his siblings, Becky Petersen, Don, Cathy Norgaard (Mike), Pat "Stumpy" Freeman (Mark), Mary Caudill, Michele Russell (Jerry), Sandy Myers and Peggy Fox (Tom). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, May 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Calendar Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (2035 15th St W, Hastings, MN 55033). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, May 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (2035 15th St W, Hastings, MN 55033).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), Hastings Family Service, or through an appointment to donate blood.A.
