Lonnie Markwayne Thompson
October 3, 1946 ~ February 18, 2024
Lonnie Markwayne Thompson, 77, of Lohman, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born October 3, 1946, in Meta, Missouri, the son of Raymond Robert and Edith Lucille (Fisher) Thompson.
Lonnie served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
He was united in marriage on October 23, 1999, in Vienna, Missouri to Berdene Jane (Kautsch) Plaster who survives at the home.
Lonnie's commitment to public service extended beyond his military tenure, as he faithfully served the City of Vienna for over three decades as its Police Chief. Additionally, he contributed his skills and hard work at ABB in Jefferson City, where he demonstrated his expertise as a welder and materials handler. His passion for agriculture was evident through his enjoyment of farming.
A man of faith, Lonnie was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church-Stringtown. In his leisure time, he found solace in woodworking, coin collecting, hunting, fishing, woodcutting, and gardening alongside his beloved wife.
Survivors include his wife, Berdene Plaster, Lohman; two children, Shannon (Dana) Thompson, Vienna; Lana (Daniel) Germann, Vienna; two step-sons, Bradley (Julie)_ Plaster, Lohman; Brian Plaster, Centertown; eleven grandchildren, Loni (Galen) Pedersen, Christine Germann, Ashley Martin, Laura (Tim) Soldan, Lisa (David) Kelley, Delaney Thompson, Daniel Plaster, Katy (Branden) Waldrop, Kim (Kelsey) Bealer, Jessica Plaster, Karen (Darrell) Luebbert; fifteen great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Donald (Nancy) Thompson, Vienna; twin Ronnie (Donna) Thompson, Vienna; and Mary Crider, St. Elizabeth.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Brent Plaster; infant sister, Dessie May Thompson; and three brothers, Bill Thompson, Leo Thompson, and Marvin Thompson.
Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, at St. Johns’s Lutheran Church-Stringtown. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brian Whittle officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. Trimblefunerals.com
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Uncle Jay, You Left Us Too Soon,💔We’re Going to Miss Your Love, Laughter & Wonderful Family Memories Through Childhood Stories❣️Now That Your Gone, Dad”Don”,Your Twin~Uncle Fat & Aunt Mary M. Will Have to Keep The Childhood Stories Going Out For Everyone!!!🤗 Berdine,Shannon & Lana Will Keep Your Beautiful Memory Alive With Stories of You!!!🥰 We’ll Alway’s Love You.💔🕊🙌🙏🙌🕊💔
Thinking and praying for all of you. He left a wonderful legacy. It’s not goodbye…but see you later.
Perfect is not what I would call him but humble fair and a protector of his community are three qualities I think of when I think of Lonnie my favorite quote boys I don’t care what you do but i don’t want to see you back in town tonight . I worked for a contractor in my later years at ABB and I came to realize how good a guy he was I will always be in debt to him for the tough but necessary lessons he taught me as a teenager rest in peace my old friend
Lonnie you’ll truly be missed by your family, friends and the Vienna community! God Bless the family during this time.🙏 Prayers and love sent for you all.
Ray Sears & Daughters has purchased 10″ Dishgarden for Lonnie Thompson
Shannon ,Dana and Lana and Daniel, I am very sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers to comfort you and your families. Hugs, prayers and love❤️ to all.