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[[File:JT.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Photo: Dubuque Today]]THOMPSON, John "Jack" (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1928--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 19, 2008) In 1944 Thompson took over the Thompson Food | [[File:JT.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Photo: Dubuque Today]]THOMPSON, John "Jack" (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1928--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 19, 2008) In 1944 Thompson took over the Thompson Food Market and later created [[OKY DOKY]], 6 1/2 Discount and Dubuque Distributing. His TFM Company also included the Iron Kettle Delhi, the Upstairs and The Caterers restaurants. Known for extending credit to customers, he even delivered groceries if needed. | ||
He was the longest standing member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]]. | He was the longest standing member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]]. | ||
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THOMPSON, John "Jack" (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1928--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 19, 2008) In 1944 Thompson took over the Thompson Food Market and later created OKY DOKY, 6 1/2 Discount and Dubuque Distributing. His TFM Company also included the Iron Kettle Delhi, the Upstairs and The Caterers restaurants. Known for extending credit to customers, he even delivered groceries if needed.
He was the longest standing member of the DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY.
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Source:
Jacobson, Ben, "Businessman Remembered for Faith, Zest for Life," Telegraph Herald, Dec. 22, 2018, p. 3A