From the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

Thomas Graham

Thomas Albert Graham, 67, of Eau Claire, passed away January 24, 2008, after a lengthy battle with emphysema.

Tom was born Dec. 29, 1940, in Chippewa Falls to Eugene and Elaine (Ludwig) Graham. He grew up and resided in Eau Claire his entire life. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1959. He worked for Consumers Co-op, which became Mega Foods, for 39 years until his retirement.

He is survived by his children, Angelina (Randy) Bowers of Farmington, Minn., Scott (Kim) Graham of Chippewa Falls, Kendra (fiance, Jim Ross) of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Jolene (Gabe Wyant) of Elkhorn; his mother; brothers, Ken and Pat (Sharon), both of Eau Claire, and LaMonte of West Salem; grandchildren, Ashley and Amber Graham and Jasmine and Melissa Wyant; cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Services for Tom will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, with Pastor Mark Schulz of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of services. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Thomas' name will be established at a later date.

Family and friends may send condolences online at www. fullerspeckien.com.

Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.