On October 23, 2025, Robert "Bob" Thompson, age 78, of Tony, WI, passed away peacefully at home from lung cancer.

Bob will be sadly missed by his wife, Patricia; his children, Cory Thompson of Shawano, Kelly (Jeff) Davis of Fort Atkinson, Kevin (Niki) Thompson of Fort Atkinson, and Curt Thompson of Jefferson. He was a proud grandpa to six grandsons, Drew and Trent Davis; Mason, Benett, and Everet Thompson; and Ian Thompson. He is survived by eight siblings, Larry (Neva) Thompson, Plains MT; Gloria (Dennis) Knisley, Ramsey MN; Gary (Jan) Thompson, Thompson Falls MT; Roger (Rita) Thompson, Boscobel WI; Bill (Sharon) Thompson, Kenai AK; David (Sandy) Thompson, Plains MT; Richard (Fredericka) Thompson, Missoula MT; and Mary (Jeff) Smith, Trout Creek MT. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary Ann Thompson (Latz), as well as his brother and sister-in-law Keith and Laurie Thompson, and sister Carol Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Tony Area Event Center, N5372 Maple Street, with Pastor Jeffrey Ahonen presiding. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service. A luncheon will follow the service.

Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ℅ Pastor Ahonen, 613 Riverside Circle, Ladysmith WI 54848.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.