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[[Image:TG.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]GRAHAM, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, July 30, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 28, 2019). Thomas Edward Graham, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, January 28th. The son of Joseph G. and M. Harriet Graham, Tom attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]] where he served in the ROTC and [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. He went on to service with the U.S. Army. He married Mary Jo Birkett on January 7, 1961 at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]]. (1) | [[Image:TG.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]GRAHAM, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, July 30, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 28, 2019). Thomas Edward Graham, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, January 28th. The son of Joseph G. and M. Harriet Graham, Tom attended [[LORAS ACADEMY]] where he served in the ROTC and [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. He went on to service with the U.S. Army. He married Mary Jo Birkett on January 7, 1961 at [[NATIVITY CHURCH]]. (1) | ||
Tom began his career at [[SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY]] as the manager of the electrical department. He then began selling real estate | Tom began his career at [[SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY]] as the manager of the electrical department. He then began selling real estate with his uncle Jack Schiltz, until he became co-owner of [[GRAHAM'S STYLE STORE FOR MEN]]. When he retired from the clothing store he began his second career with [[HOFFMANN-SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICE]] arranging pre-needs. (2) | ||
Tom Graham was recognized as one of the principal participants in downtown revitalization. Part of his commitment included buying [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]], along with starting several other downtown businesses. He was twice president of the Dubuque Merchants Association. In 1970 as the group's leader, he protested the city's proposal to tax benefited property owners for the annual cost of maintaining and policing the downtown pedestrianway. (3) He also served as president of the Main Street Association and the Committee to Save the Town Clock. He helped establish a second Knights of Columbus court and served as the charter Grand Knight. He served on the Dubuque Citizens Advisory Commission and on the boards of Thunder Hills Golf Club, [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], Sertoma, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], Clarke College Development Council, and the Dubuque Men's Association. He was a member of Rotary, Squires, 660 Club of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], [[JAYCEES]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. Tom received "Sertoman of the Year" honors.(4) | |||
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GRAHAM, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, July 30, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 28, 2019). Thomas Edward Graham, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, January 28th. The son of Joseph G. and M. Harriet Graham, Tom attended LORAS ACADEMY where he served in the ROTC and LORAS COLLEGE. He went on to service with the U.S. Army. He married Mary Jo Birkett on January 7, 1961 at NATIVITY CHURCH. (1)
Tom began his career at SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY as the manager of the electrical department. He then began selling real estate with his uncle Jack Schiltz, until he became co-owner of GRAHAM'S STYLE STORE FOR MEN. When he retired from the clothing store he began his second career with HOFFMANN-SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICE arranging pre-needs. (2)
Tom Graham was recognized as one of the principal participants in downtown revitalization. Part of his commitment included buying STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE, along with starting several other downtown businesses. He was twice president of the Dubuque Merchants Association. In 1970 as the group's leader, he protested the city's proposal to tax benefited property owners for the annual cost of maintaining and policing the downtown pedestrianway. (3) He also served as president of the Main Street Association and the Committee to Save the Town Clock. He helped establish a second Knights of Columbus court and served as the charter Grand Knight. He served on the Dubuque Citizens Advisory Commission and on the boards of Thunder Hills Golf Club, DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION, Sertoma, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, Clarke College Development Council, and the Dubuque Men's Association. He was a member of Rotary, Squires, 660 Club of the DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY, JAYCEES, and the DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Tom received "Sertoman of the Year" honors.(4)
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1. Obituaries, Dubuque Today, Online: http://www.dubuquetoday.com/obituaries.cfm
2. Ibid.
3. "Protest Made on P'Way Maintenance," Telegraph Herald, October 27, 1970, p. 4
4. Obituaries.