Kenneth "KT" L. Thomas

Kenneth “KT” L. Thomas of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at age 85. He was born in Waukesha on June 25, 1939 the son of Evan and Deloras (nee Badinger) Thomas. KT worked for Jahnke & Jahnke Associates for many years. He was a lifelong Packer fan enjoyed watching other Wisconsin sports and was an avid bowler. He married Pamela Meade October 21, 1989 and together they enjoyed traveling and attending country music concerts and fairs. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2013. KT had a generous heart and would help anyone in need and could often be found on his front porch feeding the squirrels and chipmunks and waving to the neighbors. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Misty Thomas, Robert (the late Lisa) Thomas, David (Debra) Thomas and Audra Thomas-Ryan (Tony); his grandchildren, Shannon Thomas, Alison Thomas, Michelle Thomas, Tanya Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Samantha Lawrence, Carl Andersen, Kyle Andersen, Andrew Schwochert and Justin Schwochert and seven great-grandchildren. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife Pam, he was preceded in death by his step-daughter Kyla Meade and sisters Evelyn Dittmann and Joyce Rupp.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Legacy Hospice for their kindness and care in KT’s final days.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Wildlife in Need Center, W349 S1480 S. Waterville Road Suite B, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.