Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1948
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Ronnie Thompson Obituary
January 1, 1948 - May 4, 2025
Goddard, Kansas -
Ronnie D. Thompson, a dedicated husband and loving father, passed away May 4th, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on January 1, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas. He was an Insurance Adjuster for over 50 years. He was known for his dedication and expertise in his field. He is survived by his son Lowell Thompson. He is preceded in death by parents Oliver and Lois Thompson, wife Carol Thompson, son Matthew Thompson. He will be remembered for his love of music, his love of aviation, and the joy of being on open water. He spent many years working with the Boy Scouts of America. He dedicated most of his life to playing the trumpet, participating in Senseney Music until his passing. A memorial service will be held at Downing & Lahey Mortuary, 10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209 on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The family requests any donations be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his name.
Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ronnie Thompson
Sponsored by Wichita Eagle.
Make a Donation
in Ronnie Thompson's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Ronnie Thompson
May
10
Memorial service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
Funeral services provided by:
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
How to support Ronnie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ronnie Thompson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored