Tom grew up in Wauneta, NE and graduated high school from there. He played football at McCook Junior College and the went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from the UNK and his master’s degree in education from UNL. Tom was a long-time educator and retired as principal of Hamlow Elementary School in Waverly where he served in that capacity from 1971 to 1995. Tom loved to travel, read, fish, golf and he was a huge fan of any Nebraska sporting team, but most of all, Tom loved spending time with his family and friends.
Tom is survived by his Wife, Patsy Steele, Daughters Julie Tvrdy (Doug) and Rebecca Tomhave (Scott) and brother Jack Hill (Peggy). Tom had 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and son, Daniel.
Funeral: 10:30am, February 28th at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, Lincoln.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to St. Mark’s Methodist Church.