BETTY THOMAS

BETTY THOMAS

     Betty Jane Thomas, 96, passed away Feb. 7, 2023, at the Pine View Nursing Home in Black River Falls, WI. Betty was born July 5, 1926, in the town of Albion to John and Ida Lillian (Hoem) Wyss. She was raised on her parents’ farm in the town of Albion and attended Black River Falls High School, graduating in 1944.

     After graduation, she worked at Camp McCoy until August of 1946. From there, she worked at the register of deeds office at the Jackson County Courthouse until 1949. 

     Betty married Garth “Mike” Thomas June 7, 1947, at Little Norway Lutheran Church, Black River Falls. In 1949, she started working as the bookkeeper at Thomas Bros. Dairy that was owned by her husband and his brother, Pat, and continued working for them until 1972. It was then bought by Ludeman Dairy, and she worked for them until 1976. From 1978 until 1995, Betty worked in the liquor department at Al-Min, Inc.

     Betty had a love of animals and was a mom to many cats and dogs; she would spoil them with cuddles that she gave so freely. She also made sure to feed her countless squirrels, birds (including turkeys) and raccoons and loved watching them out her window.

     Betty was a great cook and baker; she loved having company whether it be her family or friends, and made everyone feel welcome.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; her parents; her father-in law and mother-in law, Frank and Olga Thomas; brother LaVerne (Bud) Wyss; sister-in-law, Valerie Wyss; sister Ruth Huber; brother-in-law Roger Huber; brother John Wyss; a sister-in-law, Wilma Wyss; brother-in-law Pat Thomas; sister-in-law Virginia Thomas; sister-in-law Betty Nortman; brother-in-law Henry Nortman; nieces Sandra and Arlene Kay Thomas; and nephews Greg Wyss and Dennis and Joel Thomas.

     Betty is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

     Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at 2 p.m., at Little Norway Lutheran Church. A private burial will be conducted at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., Feb. 18 until the time of services.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Little Norway Vision Fund or Jackson County Humane Society.

     The Torgerson Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family, 715-284-4321.