Thomas had been employed as an automotive technician.
He is sirvived by his parents, Larry J. and Kathleen A. Franzen; two brothers, Alan Franzen and Bryan Franzen; one sister, Christine Franzen and brother-in-law, Lars.
A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Swan Law Cascade Chapel, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado with visitation continuing until 4:00 p.m.
Arrangements under the direction of Swan-Law Funeral Directors, Colorado Springs, CO.