Left this world after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tom was born in Fremont on May 15, 1954 to Roy and JoAnn 'Rashleigh' Lemons, along with two brothers Doug and Bryan. Tom graduated from Fremont High School in 1972, and before heading to Nebraska Wesleyan University he worked for his Uncle Bill at Western Engineering. Tom continued working for his uncle at various times throughout his lifetime. Tom continued his education at Nebraska Wesleyan University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. He had planned on attending medical school but instead decided to pursue a career in finance. Tom started as a ''Stock Broker'' in the early 80's and built quite a business, and more importantly many lifelong relationships. He spent a summer in France as a guest of a client. Tom spent many years in Finance, had a few start up ventures as well as other jobs. Tom was not defined by any one career, but more for his zest for life.
Tom was a man of many talents and enjoyed several hobbies. Tom was gifted with a beautiful voice he shared with many as a performer in local musical theater productions such as Fiddler on the Roof as Tevye and as a member of church choirs, barbershop quartets, the Master Singers and the Broad Street Revue to name a few. The outdoors was Tom's playground. He took countless trips to the Rockies where he felt at home fishing, camping or sitting around a camp fire and enjoyed many adventures with his Jeep Club, SMMP. His love for the outdoors lead him to some of his hobbies including a collection of rocks, fossils, and plants that all had their own unique stories.
To have known Tom is to have known joy, adventure, and friendship. With his quick wit, infectious laugh, and generous heart Tom will be missed many friends and family.
Special Thanks to all the medical staff who helped Tom through his battle.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brother Doug.
He is survived by his brother Bryan Lemons of Maryville, MO., nieces Alisha (Nathan Claycamp) of Liberty, MO., Casey (Spencer McGinness) and Uncle Bill (Muriel) Lemons of Harlan, IA.
Closed Casket Visitation will be Friday, June 13, 2025 from 9:30am until service time, 10:30am, at the Fremont First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Kathleen Schommer
Stevens Point, WI Friday, June 13, 2025 I’ve known Tom forever, since he and my sister were in 8th grade or so. He did more in his life than I could in two lives! He was always doing things other people wanted to but never did.He made so many friends along the way.
Everyone will miss Tom.
So sad to see you go, but I know you are at peace now and in no pain.
Bless you, Tom.
With love from Kathy Riggs Schommer
Peg Welty
OMAHA, NE Friday, June 13, 2025 Will miss you forever.Russ and Sarah Adelmann
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Thursday, June 12, 2025 Hey Tom,You will always be remembered for accepting me and my dad into your unlikely group of mis-fits, ne're-do-wells, and malcontents. It was El Jebel, Colorado, 1985 when we first met. Always appreciated your good-natured stunts like the time you raffled off a rib dinner and a worn winch where unsuspecting winners got more than they bargained for. Chuckling even now about singing barbershop tags around the campfire at the Symposium so long ago. Great times. I can hear your full throated laugh even now.
Mudshark and Michelle
Santa Fe, NM Wednesday, June 11, 2025 We will miss you Tom Lemons. You are gone from this world, but your memory and laughter will live forever in our hearts and souls.Mitch. Bellucci
Westerly Ri, RI Wednesday, June 11, 2025 A great friend. Positive to the end. Great voice. Laugh n sense oh humor. We will miss his sunshine. BeluchCraig losee
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 11, 2025 To those who are grieving just know the Tom is in peace now. No more pain and with every family and loved one who has ever passed before him.Jon Welstead
Milwaukee, WI Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Tommy (as I knew him) was my first best "bud" starting before Kindergarten. We took "bike escapades" (and other adventurous adventures that run counter to approved or conventional conduct)... that certainly set him up for his Jeep trail pioneering! He was an electrician, set builder, lighting Guru, road manager, artist, equipment mover, all around roadie-actor, that set me, my brother, and about 16 other "groovy" folks up for the J.C. Super Star state-to-state road trip tours, and memorable "rock & roll" marathons. Tom was the kindest, selfless gent ... that time and distance never changed. There will be a rainbow out there with his name on it. Peace to Tom and his family.