THOMAS MCGINNIS

Thomas E. Mac McGinnis, Neenah, age 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2009. He was born September 2, 1929 in Appleton, son of the late John and Leota (Greenwood) McGinnis. Tom graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland, OR. He then joined the US Coast Guard and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands off of Alaska. Tom then moved back to Appleton in 1952 where he met and married Dolores Summers; they started a home in Kaukauna. In 1963 they moved to Neenah. After 28 years of marriage they divorced and Tom then met Darlene Rasmussen; they built a life together in Neenah for the past 28 years. Tom enjoyed football and watching the Packers. He loved his family and worked long and hard to provide a better life for them. Survivors include his loving companion, Darlene Rasmussen; five children: Tim (Cindy) McGinnis, Pat (Sue) McGinnis, Kelly (Tom) Dorn, Sean (Lisa) McGinnis and Colleen (Mark) Lehrer; fifteen grandchildren; a great-grandchild; one brother, Richard (Fran) McGinnis; and a half-brother, Jack (Emily) Nelson. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009, 11:00 AM, at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 Hwy 10-114, Menasha, with Pastor Bill Lenz officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.