Daniel Francis Tomc

Daniel Francis Tomc (lovingly called Danny, Grandpa Dan and Papa) age 85, passed away after a long battle of Alzheimer's disease. Dan was in the care of hospice at home and surrounded by his family. Dan was cared for by his son, Daniel Bernard (Bernie) for the last eight years. Bernie dedicated his life to care for our dad, earning the title of "Our angel on earth." We are forever grateful for his loving and sustained care.

Danny was born on December 14, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Jennie Tomc, he graduated from Bishop Ward High School. Danny married the love of his life, Karen (Pfaff) on September 17, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas. They were married close to 63 years.

Over a period of six years they had five children, who will always remember their dad as; dedicated, faithful, fearless, humorous, successful, charismatic and most importantly, a very loving father.

Dan was named after a priest (Father Daniel Francis Gnidica) that his dad befriended and admired. Dan's mom and dad were from Slovenia, so when they met Father Daniel Francis Gnidica, also from Slovenia and witnessed his significant works, they wanted their second born son to be named after him.

Service was so important to Dan, so after High School he enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed at Richards Gebaur Air Force base as a mechanic. After years of service he was granted an honorable discharge.

Dan was born to be a salesman and possessed a dynamic personality. He never knew a stranger, ever! He was a salesman for Curtis Industries and eventually owned his own franchise, Winzer Corporation. During his career as a salesman he was on 100% commission with five children, which he and Karen put through Catholic grade and high school. The commitment to their faith was an essential part to their children's Catholic foundation. Melanie, Bernie, Kevin, Kim, and Scott adopted these fundamental principles to their own lives and then their own children's lives. Dan and Karen set the tone to have their legacies live on for generations.

Dan was also as 4th Knight with the Knights of Columbus, where he served the community for years. Dan and Karen were dedicated to so many committees' within the Catholic Church. Everyone knew or knew of "Dan and Karen Tomc."

Dan is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jennie Tomc; loving wife, Karen Tomc; his son Scott Tomc; two son in laws, Bruce Lackey and Clay Adams.

He is survived by his children, Melanie (Kent), Bernie, Kevin (Elizabeth), and Kimberlie; daughter in law, Lynnie; 11 grandchildren, Michael (Taylor), Lanie (Noah), Sammy (Jordan), Alex (Maddie), Kyle (Lizzie), Jacob, Julia, Gena, Marianna, Luke, Kolbe; five great grandchildren, Lola, Hayes, Lincoln, Halle James, Arthur Scott; and beloved dog, Sassie.

A Rosary will be held Monday, August 12, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM with a visitation to follow until 8:00 PM at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119. A Eulogy will be held at 10:45 AM with a Mass of Christian burial to begin at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at St Andrews Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119. Dan will be taken across the street to White Chapel Cemetery for burial and graveside prayers immediately following, the family invites you to join them for a light lunch at St Andrews Parish Hall to celebrate Dan.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Daniel Tomc honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. alzfdn.org

If you have questions, please contact Melanie Adams-Pyle at 317-414-7920 or 15386 Grassy Meadow Court, Carmel, IN 46033