Wayne Allen Thompson

Wayne A. Thompson, 64, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be Friday, February 10th 2017, at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie, Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be at Corpus Christi Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the American Legion Post #431. A visitation will be on Friday, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church in Gowrie. Serving the family is Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Wayne is survived by his son Thomas of Cedar Falls; sister, Sharon (Duane) Terwilliger of Ames. He was preceded in death by his wife Paula in 2012; his parents Milford and Charlotte (Peterson) Thompson. Wayne Allen Thompson was born November 17, 1952, in Des Moines. In 1959, his family moved to Gowrie. He attended Prairie Community High School and graduated in 1971. He then attended Iowa Central and later served in the Army National Guard. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Gowrie. He was united in marriage to Paula Anderson on December 10, 1994, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. The couple established their home in Fort Dodge. He farmed most of his life and also worked at Nels Pederson Construction for nearly 20 years. Wayne was a longtime member of the American Legion Post #431. He enjoyed being outdoors and farming. He loved time spent with his family, especially attending his son Thomas's cross country and track events. Memorials may be left to the American Cancer Society. Visitation Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church 1003 Church Street Gowrie, Iowa 50543 Service Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church 1003 Church Street Gowrie, Iowa 50543