Lonnie Markwayne Thompson, 77, of Lohman, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born Oct. 3, 1946, in Meta, the son of Raymond Robert and Edith Lucille (Fisher) Thompson.
Lonnie served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.
He was united in marriage Oct. 23, 1999, in Vienna, 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.
He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Edith; step-son, Brent Plaster; infant sister, Dessie May Thompson; and brothers, Bill Thompson, Leo Thompson, and Marvin Thompson.
Lonnie is survived by wife, Berdene Plaster of Lohman; children, Shannon (Dana) Thompson, and Lana (Daniel) Germann all of Vienna; step-sons, Bradley (Julie) Plaster of Lohman, and Brian Plaster of Centertown; 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; 15 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Donald (Nancy) Thompson, twin Ronnie (Donna) Thompson all of Vienna, and Mary Crider of St. Elizabeth.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 24, at St. Johns’s Lutheran Church–Stringtown with Rev. Brian Whittle officiating. Burial with military honors was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville.
