Thomas, Richard Ray age 80 of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully at home October 3, 2015. Retired in 2000 from Independent School District 196. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard Thomas and Viola King; twin sister, Norma Schehrer, and former wife, Marilynn Thomas. Survived by wife, Rosemary Rossow Thomas; children/step-children, William (Melanie) Thomas, Paula (Mark) Lindquist, Michele (Bob) Karas, Aimee Miller, James (Karen) Miller, Dan (Chrissy) Rossow, Steve (Heather) Rossow; beloved grandchildren, Ben, Bethany, Breanna, Claire, Will, Madison, Shale, Jade, Cole, Jacob, and John; and special niece, Lisa Araque; also by other loving family and many dear friends. Celebration of life service at 1:30 PM, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at CrossPoint Church, 9801 France Avenue S., Bloomington, MN with refreshments and a time for sharing to follow the service. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to, All In All the Time Foundation, aiatt.org/…, indicating either Operation Hawkeye or Richard Thomas or charity of donor's choice. Henry W. Anderson 952-432-2331 HenryWAnderson.com