Thomas Thieme Obituary

RETIRED COLONEL THOMAS NORMAN THIEME
1946
December 11, 2020


Retired Colonel Thomas Norman Thieme, 74, of Monument, Colorado passed away on December 11, 2020. Born i n Clarksville, TN, son of retired LTC Leo and Mary Thieme. Thomas is survived by his wife Reta Thieme of 52 years, daughters Teresa Moore (her spouse Antonio Moore) and Jennifer McCollom, and four grandchildren: Alexandria, Ryan, Oscar, and Winston.
Oldest of four children and beloved brother to Vickie Spate, Pat Graham, and Jim Thieme. Lastly a treasured uncle to his nephews, nieces, and their spouses.
Tom grew up as a military brat traveling all over the world. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in mathematics, playing basketball and commissioned by the ROTC program in 1969.
Tom served in Vietnam with distinction and honor. He completed his remaining years of service with his family all over the world, retiring in 1993 after 24 years.
Upon retiring from the Army, he moved back to Monument, CO where he taught high school mathematics as a second career until 2007.
Through the years he had many hobbies and interests including running, woodworking, bow hunting, hiking, traveling and fishing. His love for the outdoors was only matched by the love of his family.
Tom will be missed, remembered, and loved by all for his many sayings, dance moves, witty sense of humor, and good company. We will miss him dearly - our hero, amazing husband, father, and friend. Only the good die young.....
A celebration of his life and military honors will be held at a later date when his friends and family can gather safely together.
In lieu of flowers or condolences, the family asks for donations to the following organization in Thomas's name to: Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center: https://veteranscenter.org/