Richard Charles Thomas

Thomas, Richard Charles, 64, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad flagman, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013. Visitation with the family, Sunday, 1-3pm at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral Mass is Monday, 2pm, St. John Catholic Church in El Dorado. Richard was a loving father, husband, brother and friend. He was an avid fisherman, loved all sports and lived life to the fullest. Preceded in death by parents, William and Martha (Dombrowski) Thomas; brother, Robert Thomas; first wife, Susan Thomas; niece, Angie VanRysyk. Survivors include wife, Rhonda; son, Brian; siblings, Eugene Thomas (Elaine), Duane Thomas (Terry), Karen VanRysyk (Doug), Greg Thomas, Ron Thomas (Renee). Memorial established with Susan B. Allen Cancer Center, 700 W. Central, El Dorado, KS 67042. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.