Ethel Thomas

Ethel K. Thomas, 93, of New Albin, IA, died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, IA. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 11th, at 1:00 PM at Wheatland Cemetery in rural New Albin with Pastor Paul Burgess officiating. Friends may greet the family from 12:00 PM until the time of services Wednesday at the cemetery. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of masks is encouraged. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair for the service. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, is handling arrangements.

Ethel Kathleen Thomas was born October 25, 1927, on the family farm in Allamakee County, rural New Albin, IA, the daughter of Carl and Laura (Pottratz) Breeser. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Wheatland Church in rural New Albin and attended country schools. On June 30, 1952, Ethel married Raymond Thomas; Ray passed away in 1958. She lived her entire life in New Albin and worked for many years at the button factory in Lansing, IA. Ethel enjoyed playing cards, going for drives, and watching game shows.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond; her daughter Susan Kay Thomas; and brothers: Fred (Norma), Walter (Phyllis), Robert (Vera), and Edward (Delores) Breeser.