
Thomas W. Person
Thomas W. Person, 80, died on July 25, 2024, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held July 30 at Faith Lutheran Church in Adel. Tom was born Aug. 17, 1943, in Ida Grove. He attended Des Moines Tech High School where he played baseball and graduated in 1961. After a short time at Grand View University, he entered the Air Force and would go on to earn top secret clearance as a Russian voice interceptor during the Cold War. At this time, he met his best friend in life, Don Larkin, of West Friendship, Maryland. Upon return to the United States, he worked as a carpenter and was a member of Carpenter’s Local Union 106. In May of 1967, he married Jane Renaud, his wife of more than 57 years. They had two sons, Brad and Bryan. After life as a carpenter, Tom went into construction sales and management for Stetson Building Products. He then retired as a representative from ACD Group. He also worked as a private investigator for nearly 30 years, spending much of that time working for those who were wrongly accused. He ended his career at 80 years old working for Gratias Investigations. As a 38-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Tom spent much of his time mentoring and helping those struggling with addiction.
Tom’s passions in life were hunting and fishing, writing poetry and authoring four books, attending sports events of his boys and later his granddaughters, offering coaching and support. Most important to Tom was his family and time spent with them.
Tom is survived by his wife Jane; brother, Steve; sons, Brad (Monica) and Bryan (Marcia); granddaughters, Bailee Rauenhorst (Joseph), Erin Person, Cailey Person, Brylee Person, Danielle Person and Macy Person.
Contributions can be made to The Adel Food Pantry or Faith Lutheran Church Adel. Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to the family at caldwellparrish.com.
Tom’s passions in life were hunting and fishing, writing poetry and authoring four books, attending sports events of his boys and later his granddaughters, offering coaching and support. Most important to Tom was his family and time spent with them.
Tom is survived by his wife Jane; brother, Steve; sons, Brad (Monica) and Bryan (Marcia); granddaughters, Bailee Rauenhorst (Joseph), Erin Person, Cailey Person, Brylee Person, Danielle Person and Macy Person.
Contributions can be made to The Adel Food Pantry or Faith Lutheran Church Adel. Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Adel Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to the family at caldwellparrish.com.