Thomas R. Gruensfelder

Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory

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Posted by: Ward Wilson
Date: May 22 2017 11:39 AM

Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory

2414 Hartford Highway

Dothan, Alabama 36305

334-792-4194

 

www.wardwilson.com

 

Thomas R. Gruensfelder, 65, passed away at his residence in Dothan, AL on May 19, 2017.

                          

Born on November 2, 1951 Urbana, IL to the late Melvin H. & Willie Jo (Jody) Garrett Gruensfelder, Thomas was a graduate from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC with a degree in history and maintained a passion for western US and military history all his life. He served in the Army reaching the rank of 2^nd Lt. prior to an honorable discharge. He spent most of his military and civilian life locally at Ft. Rucker.

 

Though his physical health limited his mobility his mind was still acute and he could recall dates and incidences of many US military campaigns and other historical facts. It was a rare feat for someone to beat him in a game of Trivial Pursuit when the subject turned to historical matters.

 

He will be interred in a family plot in Hogansville, GA. A private family memorial is planned. Ward Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to charities of the donor’s choice.

 

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