Thomas W. Stoltz
May 14, 1940-November 11, 2023
Thomas Walter Stoltz was called home at the age of 83 in Omaha Nebraska, Saturday, November 11, 2023, surrounded by family in his home.
He was born May 14,1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Walter and Harriet Stoltz. From a young age he had the chance to travel extensively throughout the country with his parents and younger brother, David G. Stoltz. Being a sports guy, he participated in a lot of sports throughout his childhood into adulthood. Thomas was a part of many leagues including bowling, golfing, baseball, & many others. His favorite sport to play and watch was always hockey. Both he and his younger brother were huge Wilds fans.
In his senior year of high school his family moved to Omaha, where he attended Benson High School until he graduated in 1958. Thomas met Yvonne while they both worked at Hesteds, she paid no mind to Thomas, but he noticed Yvonne and came over to the candy counter to talk to her, that is where their love story began.
He also enjoyed working part-time at Shakey’s Pizza and although he didn’t work at the pizza parlor long, he had plenty of stories to share. He started his career in the U.S. Postal Office in 1961, where he worked as a mail carrier until he retired in 1999. He then enjoyed the quiet life with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. One of the hobbies he looked forward to was hunting, specifically pheasant hunting. He also loved to play golf, going for long walks, and picking weeds in the lawn. He was well known among his family and friends for his one liners and dad jokes.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Yvonne Stoltz; son, Mark (Nancy) Stoltz; daughter, Janet (Tom) Malik; grandchildren: Kelsey (Brett), Abigail, and Jamie Malik. Jesse (Mallari), and Matthew Stoltz; great-grandchildren: Jordan, Mason, Brandan, and Adyson.
He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Allen Stoltz; parents, Walter and Harriet Stoltz; brother, David Stoltz; sister-in-law, Pat Stoltz.
VISITATION: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 5-7 p.m., St. James Catholic Church, 4710 N. 90th St., followed by a VIGIL SERVICE: at 7 p.m. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, November 17, 2023, 10 a.m. at church. INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. James/ Seton Catholic School Tuition Fund. To view a live broadcast of the Service, please go to www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.
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Thankyou Uncle Tom for all the wonderful memories and all the love you shared. You were never too busy to play Atari games or share your popcorn down in the den. I remember smashing pop cans in the garage with you and you taught me that was the best way to get out the frustrations… and to sneak a few Reisen candies before dinner. We love you and will never forgot your smile.
Our prayers are with you.
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