Thomas Edward “Tom” Tushaus
Thomas Edward ‘Tom’ Tushaus, age 87, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2021 in his home. He was born on May 3, 1934 in Ursa, IL the son of Paul and Gladys (Thyson) Tushaus. He married Janet Kay Florey on December 26, 1955. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2017. Tom was a graduate of St. Francis Grade School and a 1952 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. He was employed at Gardner Denver as a pattern maker for 15 years. He then was the co-owner and president of Midwest Patterns for the next 41 years.
Tom served on the Quincy Notre Dame School Board and Foundation Board. He was also on the Business Technology Board and the Society of Plastic Board. Tom was a long time member and past president of Spring Lake Country Club. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Quincy Exchange Club and the Elks Club.
Tom was always larger than life. He loved to travel and golf. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, boating and spending a lot of time at the Lake of the Ozarks. He also enjoyed his house in Florida for over 25 years. Above all, he loved being with family.
SEE YOU ALL IN HEAVEN.
Tom is survived by: ONE SON: Thomas Kevin Tushaus of Ursa, IL
THREE GRANDCHLDREN: Elizabeth VanLeeuwen and her husband Thad of Kansas City, MO; Kelly Bell and her husband Al of Kirkwood, MO; and Ryan Frericks and his significant other Megan Sorrill of Quincy, IL.
FIVE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Abigail and Garrett VanLeeuwen; Jonah Bell; Wyatt Sorrill and Jackson Frericks.
One sister: Mary Lou Rakers and her husband Tom.
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
In addition to his wife, Tom was also preceded in death by his daughter Terri Lynn Frericks and a brother Richard ‘Dick’ Tushaus along with his wife Paula.
Per Tom’s wish, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Tom’s life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Terri Frericks Scholarship at Quincy Notre Dame.
Mary Lou & Tom and Tushaus Family: sending our condolences on the loss of your brother & brother-in- law and Tushaus family patriarch. He surely has found a sunny place in heaven to beam his love to you & his family. Our prayers are for him & with all of you.
friend confidant and employer, Tom was the best ,
On behalf of the entire QND family, I wanted to offer our deepest sympathies on the passing of Tom. He was a very good man. Thank you for thinking of QND as a memorial. Please know your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
TK & Family
Very sorry for your loss.
I am blessed to have spent time with Tom, he was such a wonderful person.
Eternal rest Tom.
Chaplain Mark
Blessing Hospital
Our sincere sympathies to the Tushaus family. We are thankful to have known and worked for the Tushaus family many years ago. Prayers for the family!
Love, Jim and Chris Surber
I’m so sorry for your loss I always loved your folks, they were always so nice to me. We renovated my folks house and are moving in, stop in anytime, Laura Elam Peterson
TK, so very sorry to hear of our your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kev, our deepest condolences. Your dad left us with great memories. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Luv ya
T.K. I am going to miss that smiling grin your Dad always had plus all of his stories. He could sure make you laugh. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We had some good times when you kids were younger.
My sympathies Tom Kevin to you and your family. Many fond memories of fun family times.
Tommy, sorry to hear about your dad. A lot of fond memories when we were younger. I am glad we all got to see each other at mom’s funeral. You in my prayers