Thomas Folkers
July 22, 1949 ~ December 12, 2011
Thomas Paul 'Moose' Folkers age 62 of New Hampton died Monday morning, December 12, 2011, at the New Hampton Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. The pall will be placed by Paulette Nosbisch, Jim Folkers and Pat Folkers. Crossbearers will be Stephanie Gilli, Lewe Gilli and Xzavier Gilli. Edith Kolthoff will be the organist, joining the congregation singing, 'Amazing Grace', 'Little Brown Church In The Vale' and 'Onward Christian Soldiers'
Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Pat Folkers, Mark Folkers, Paul Folkers, Randy Nosbisch, Gregg Shattuck and Dennis Knight. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Buchholz, Bob Field and Paul Kruger.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.
Thomas Paul “Moose”Folkers was born July 29, 1949, in New Hampton, IA, a twin son of Galen and Pauline (Cramer) Folkers. He received his education in New Hampton and graduated from the New Hampton High School in 1969. After high school Tom began working for Chickasaw County Secondary Roads where he was in charge of the signage for the County. He retired after working for over 32 years. Tom enjoyed motorcycling, boating and taking many trips throughout the United States as well as a trip to Japan. Tom liked to socialize with his family and numerous friends. He will be remembered by his family for the generosity shown to his nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.
Survivors include one sister, Paulette (Roger) Nosbisch of New Hampton; two brothers, Jim Folkers, Patrick (Valerie) Folkers all of New Hampton; nieces and nephews, Randy (Lori) Nosbisch of New Hampton, Angie Nosbisch – Jordon of Barrington, RI, Stephanie Gilli of Papillion, NE, Mark (Angie) Folkers of Urbandale, Scott (AnnMarie) Folkers of Salt Lake City, UT, Paul (Amy) Folkers of Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dickie Joe Folkers and a nephew, Travis Folkers.
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So Sorry to hear about Moose. He was so much fun to work with at the County. My Condolences to his Family.
To the entire Folkers family….you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I spent many an hour with Moose while working for Chickasaw County. We had numerous laughs and good times!! Rest in peace Moose!!!
All of you have my deepest sympathies. Tom was a good person.
Pat ,Paulette,& Jim & extended families, We are so sorry for your loss of Tommy, He was a special person well loved by all. He will join all the special people in heaven and be welcomed by all there and missed here as the memories of his rich life live on. You have our deepest sympathy. Ken & Jeanine
Sorry for your lloss
So sorry to hear about Tom Thoughts and prayer and being said for you the the family .
Laughter and a sunny spirit. That’s what I remember most about Tommy. Every Fall from 1960 to 1969 I’d see Tommy’s smiling face on the first day of school. He wasn’t a ‘close’ friend but he made an impact. I was always glad he was there. It’s been over 40 years since I moved away but a couple years back, I rode my motorcycle to New Hampton for the Rally. I heard Tommy was having health issues and I stopped to say hello. The smile was still there. He was a very good guy. Heaven is a little happier place today.
Jim, Pat, Val and families, so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Tom will now be at peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sorry that we won’t be able to make the visitation Don has a late appointment in Rochester. God Bless you all.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Skeeter and I always enjoyed having him around. You willl miss him, but time heals.
Paulette, Jim and Pat, Mom called me with the news this morning. I was thinking about Tom Sunday when my granddaughters and I were unpacking Christmas decorations and one of them found a Moose(reindeer). Moose came to mind. I was lucky enough to see him seven years ago when I was visiting my grandmother at the home before she died. We talked every day for a week and he was still the one that got all of the personality in our family. The times I spent with him growing up when I visited New Hampton are indelibly etched in my memory. We always got out of the trouble the two of us would get into, and it was usually his smile and fast talking that did the trick. Distance makes all things look better than they are and perhaps the passage of time has taken the sharp edges off the memories. I don’t think so, though. He always had time for his country cousin when we were growing up. He taught me about boundaries–that they were meant to be pushed, explored, and sometimes ignored. Please send me an email address or facebook page–I have something for you to read. You’re all in my thoughts. Let the Moose know I’m thinking about him.
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Moose was a good friend and a coworker but a friend 1st.. The good times of Moose being a Santa to my girls or Moose riding his motorcycle over with a Halloween mask on or just stoppng over to let us take his bike for a ride only if it was around the block. We all enjoyed Moose hanging out at Christmas or Thanksgiving with our family. The good times will always be remembered and he will be missed. Two wheels move the soul. Ride on Moose. RIP
To Pat & Val and all the Folkers family…we are so sorry for your loss. ‘Moose’ was a one-of-a-kind! Always had a story to tell and a smile on his face. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Have a lot of good memories of him from years ago. Such a great sense of humor and a super huge heart. My sympathies to the family.
The Field family thought the world of all the Folkers! Tommy always had a special spot at our house and could get by with anything! We all will miss him but never forget him!
Please know our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was always so friendly and happy to share a story. He was so proud of his years working for the county. My sympathy to your family.
To the Folkers Family, You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Valerie and Family- So incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place now and is having a joyful reunion with Travis. In deepest sympathy- Please let me know if there is anything I can do- Love- Sheila Kitzmann
Tom was a great friend and person. I could not have had a better friend then Tom. He always had a kind word and a big smile and I always looked forward to seeing him. He visited us several times, Japan & Virginia Beach, and those visits were always special and enjoyable. Tom you will be missed but not forgotten. Your friend, Bob
Pat, Val, and the Folkers family, sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. It’s never easy losing a family member, but he’s at peace now. Tom will be missed by many, with lots of memories. Thinking of you all. Leo and Bev Dowd
RIP Moose!! He was a great man!
We so sorry to hear about your loss of Tommy. He was a good man and a good friend of Bob. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Folker’s family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Could always count on ‘Moose’ to pull in the driveway with a joke. His sense of humor will be dearly missed! Tod, Dena and Zac Palmer
Pat and Val and Folker family so sorry for your loss Moose will be missed by so many. His memories will last forever. He always talk to everyone and very friendly not afraid to talk to anyone. I will miss his smile whenever I would see him and always remember him riding the big bad mopad around town. Hugs to all.