Don was the cherished son of the late Max and Vivian (nee Wallhaus) Thomas; dear brother of Joan (the late Merl) Freie; loving uncle of Karen Addison, Steve (Angela) Freie, and Stacey (Eric) Cervera; fun and awesome great-uncle of Stephanie (Jon) Cochran, Rachel Addison, Hunter Freie, Gavin Freie, Morgan Cervera, Taylor Cervera, and Hailey Cervera, great-granduncle of Rylee Cochran; and a dear friend of many in his lifetime.
He was preceded in death by his longtime love, Carol Rohr.
Don was born in St. Louis and graduated from Southwest High School. He loved the STL Blues with a passion. He enjoyed watching movies and listening to his vinyl LPs. He was the life of the party, making everyone laugh. He never met a stranger and was kind and generous to everyone.
A short visitation will be held Thursday, May 5 from 9-9:30am at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street 63109. A Funeral Service will follow at 9:30am. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by his family.
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