Thomas J. VonLehmden, 64 of Rowley, Iowa died Thursday evening, May 17, 2012 at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, Iowa

Thomas was born on August 4, 1947, in Independence, Iowa the son of LaVern C. and Olga E. (Koopman) VonLehmden. He attended the St. John’s Catholic Schools in Independence and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On May 10, 1969 he married Betty J. Griffith in Independence, and the couple made their home in Rowley, Iowa. Tom was employed as a mechanic with Larson Construction for 24 years.

He is survived by his wife Betty VonLehmden, Rowley, Iowa, two sons; Jim VonLehmden of Cedar Rapids, and Patrick (Amy) VonLehmden, St. Louis, MO., three grandchildren; Katarina, Georgia, and Brady VonLehmden, and two sisters; Mary (Frank) Tarpy, Independence, Iowa, and Lois (James) Doyle, Cedar Rapids, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson; Matthew VonLehmden, a brother; John VonLehmden, and a sister Agnes Thoma.

In accordance of Tom’s wishes his body has been cremated, the family will receive friends from 2 to 6 P.M. Sunday at the Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory in Independence where a military memorial service will be held at 6 P.M. Sunday.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice, 810 1st St. E.; Independence, IA 50644

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