Bernard Thompson
April 01, 1928 - March 14, 2018
Obituary
Bernard "Bernie" Thompson, age 89 of King, WI formerly of Platteville, WI passed away on March 14, 2018 at The Wisconsin State Veterans Home. Bernie was born in Argyle, WI on April 1, 1928 the son of C.F. and Adeline (Julson) Thompson. He graduated from Argyle High School in 1946. He entered the United States Navy in July of 1946 and served as an Electronics Tech on destroyers in the Pacific until his honorable discharge in July of 1948. Bernie married W. Mae Penniston on July 16, 1947. Mae preceded him in death on October 21, 1996.Bernie graduated from Wisconsin State College at Platteville in 1955 with a B.S. in Math with minors in Chemistry and Biological Science. He worked at Burgess Battery Factory for a number of years before going to John Deere in Dubuque, IA for over 20 years. After retiring, he worked for Rountree Realty. He was a member of Platteville United Methodist Church, The Platteville Jaycees, Conservation Club, Mining Museum, American Legion, Elks, Masons, and Shriners. Bernie served his community on the Platteville Area Industrial Development Corp, Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Review, Parks and Recreation, and the Platteville School Board. He served the state on a Governor Appt. Land Use Task Force with the Department of Transportation and also on the examining board for Architects, Engineers, Designers, and Land Surveyors.Bernie is survived by his five children: Gwen Thompson of Madison, WI, Dr. Jeff (Sandy) Thompson of La Crosse, WI, Judy (Charley) Errthum of Glen Haven, WI, Sue (Andy) McConnell of Brookfield, WI, and Tom (Susan) Thompson of La Crosse; his grandchildren: Ben (Tari) Errthum, Kimberly Errthum, Bradley (Andrea) Errthum, Drs. Rachel (Nathan) Thompson-Fleming, Drs. Nathan (Elizabeth) Thompson, Sam (friend: Anna) Thompson; Mallory Colby, Lissy (Beau Tremitiere) McConnell, Alex and Zack Thompson; his step-grandchildren: Coral and Amber Owen-Routledge; great-grandchildren: Raymond, Allison, and Collin Errthum, Maelee Colby, Eloise and Clementine Thompson, and Vanessa and Quinton Errthum; one special nephew: Gene (Cindy) Wheeler; a sister-in-law: Iola Thompson; two brothers-in-law: Wayne (Barb) Penniston and Keith Penniston; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his mother and father-in-law: Howard (Paloma) Penniston; one sister: Frances (Woodrow) Wheeler; three brothers: Donald, Robert (Marion), and Richard (Dorothy) Thompson; two brothers-in-law: Dallas Judy and Earl Penniston; and a sister-in-law: June Penniston.Private family services and burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Argyle, WI. The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.The family would like to offer a very special "Thank You" to The Veterans Home at King for the exceptional care given to dad over the past few years.
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Mary Willis-Sieckman
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Gwen, Jeff, Judy, Sue and Tom I was so sorry to hear that your dad had died. We had a wonderful neighborhood growing up. You dad and mom were always so welcoming. God bless you and your memories ease you pain. Love and Prayers, Mary Willis-Sieckman
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Thomas H. Geyer
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Dear Thompson Family, If there ever was one consistent thing about Bernie, it was always how extremely proud he was of each and every one of you. At practically every encounter I had with Bernie, he would constantly extol your many life successes. It was very evident that he dearly loved each and every one of you. I know that death is an awful final conclusion to one's life. Hopefully you are comforted by the wonderful love that he expressed non-stop about each and every one of you. I wish each and every one of you well. With my warm regards, I remain Very truly yours, Thomas H. Geyer
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Ronna Monahan
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The Thompson Family; So sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great neighbor! Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Brian and Ronna Monahan
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JoAnn Schober
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To The Thompson Family, I am a distant relative on the Julson side. My Grandmother, Selma Dearth was a sister to Adeline Thompson. I moved to Platteville in 2010, visited with Bernie often and we shared stories and information. Back in 1992 I attended a Julson Reunion with my brother. He brought his toddler son and asked those in attendance if there were any with the middle name "Evan" - as this was my brother's middle name and his son's middle name. I remember Bernie sharing his middle name was "Evan" as well as one of his sons. In Sept 2017 my brother's daughter had a son and one of his middle names is "Evan". All this is a tribute to that shared ancestor of ours: "Evan Julson". My Sincere Sympathy. JoAnn (Olson) Schober
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Angie Roberts
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To the Thompson Family, We are sorry to hear of your father's passing. We were tenants of his for 9 years at the Virgin Avenue building in Platteville. He was a wonderful landlord and man. We send our sincere sympathy. Angie & Ted Roberts