Richard "Dick" Henry Thomson

Richard “Dick” Henry Thomson, born in 1938 in Lena, Wisconsin, to Earl and Alice Thomson, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 30, 2025. He was one of six children—sibling to Eileen, Donald, Mary Lynn, David, and Joyce. Dick graduated as valedictorian from Lena High School, proudly never missing a single day of class. In 1960, he left his hometown to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1965. He accepted a position with the U.S. Forest Service as a financial manager and went on to serve as a dedicated public servant for the federal government for 30 years. He retired in 1993 as Assistant Director of Finance in Washington, D.C. While living in Virginia, Dick met and married the love of his life, Marsha Larson, and embraced her two children, Robin and Shawn, as his own. Together, they made a home in Lake Ridge, Virginia, where they lived happily until Marsha’s passing in 2008. Dick was deeply involved in his community. He served as president of the Friends of the Potomac Library (Smoketown Branch) for 27 years. He was also a talented bass singer, lending his voice to the Lake Ridge Chorale and the choir at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church for a combined 25 years. One of his most cherished memories was singing with the church choir at the Vatican. Dick became ill in November 2024 and passed in March 2025 after a courageous battle. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Smith of Lake Ridge, Virginia, and his son, Shawn Fasbender of Adams, Minnesota; six grandchildren: Zachary Smith of Moore, Oklahoma; Cody Fasbender of Clearfield, Utah; Nicole McMahan of Centreville, Virginia; Dylan, Logan, and Colton Fasbender, all of Adams, Minnesota; three sisters and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Alice Thomson, and his brother, Donald Thomson. Dick also leaves behind two beloved cats, Chloe and Loki. A funeral mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 23 at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. Dick will be laid to rest in Lena, Wisconsin, on May 29, 2025, beside his beloved wife, on what would have been their 49th wedding anniversary.

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Richard "Dick" Henry Thomson

March 30, 2025