Thomas Wasinger

Thomas ‘Tom’ Meridith Wasinger,72, formerly of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 of a heart attack at his home in Lawrence.

Tom was born at St. Anthony's Hospital on October 28, 1950. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's Military Academy, now known as Thomas More Prep-Marian in Hays, Kansas. Upon graduation, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was very proud of his service and had fond memories of serving his country.

After returning to Ellis, Tom resumed the activities he had grown to love, boating, water skiing, and fishing. Tom discovered his talent for driving and operating large trucks and worked for Arrow Trucking and later Keller Brothers, Inc. in Ellis.

In retirement he moved to Lawrence to be closer to family.

He enjoyed watching and supporting his favorite sporting teams, the K.C. Royals, the K.U. Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom also liked going to the casinos with his uncle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Meridith, a brother, Michael, and his brother-in-law, Dan Heath.

Tom is survived by his mother, Agnes (Nitzie) Rupp Wasinger of Lawrence, a sister, Mary Jo Heath, Lawrence, nephew, Kevin Heath, wife, Meagan, children, Alexandra, Owen, and Lily, of Dublin, Ireland and Tom's niece, Elizabeth Heath of Lawrence and many extended relatives and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays, KS. Father Curtis Carlson will be presiding. Inurnment will follow the mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tom's name to Thomas More Prep-Marian in Hays and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or Hays Memorial Chapel, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.