Thomas F. Rager
July 5, 1945 ~ January 21, 2022
Thomas F. Rager, 76, retired Lockheed Martin Program Manager, died Friday, January 21st, 2022. Rosary, 10:00 am, Friday, January 28, 2022, Memorial Service, 10:30 am, Friday, January 28, 2022, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Verona Rager, brothers, James, Edward, Robert, and Monsignor Charles, and sister, Mary Lekawa. Survived by niece, Elizabeth Snow; nephew, Elliot (Chonci) Lekawa both of Wichita, KS; niece, Rosilie (Clarence) Mills of Haysville, KS; 8 other nieces and nephews; and companion of 21 years Kim Lassley of Wichita, KS. Tom was a huge benefactor of youth girls basketball. He was a dedicated fan traveling all over the U.S. to support and cheer the girls to victory. He was coined “the Team Uncle” with the loudest voice in the stands. He now joins God’s team. In lieu of flowers (he requested a single yellow, white, and red rose) a memorial has been established with: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 132 S. Millwood Avenue, Wichita, Ks 67213. Downing & Lahey Mortuary- West Chapel.
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Tom and I grew up together in Twin Rocks PA. In our phone calls and texts over the years we reminisced of all the events we shared together, but what always got the biggest laugh was when we wanted to do something like sleeping out or going somewhere my parents would not let me go and then Tom would come over and ask my mom and she would always agree to letting me go. And guess what Tom was the most mischievous one of our friends. I’m going to miss our talks, but I know Tom is in a better place. My condolences to all of you. Jim Ostinowsky
Thank You so much for sharing Jim! Tom told me many stories about all of you and the fun times you had growing up. Especially in high school. He truly treasured those memories. Kim Lassley
You are most welcome.