He was born in Pinconning, Michigan on August 16th, 1941. Thomas went on to study at and graduate from Sacred Heart.
He was married to Deanna G. Payne on July 17th, 1965 in St Christopher's in Bridgeport, Michigan. Thomas had a career in merchandising, of which he proudly maintained from 1965 to 2006.
His passion in life included bowling, horseshoes, casinos, and animals.
Thomas is survived by his cherished spouse, Deanna Penzkofer, along with their children, Kimberly Trujillo, Tracy Penzkofer, and Michael Penzkofer. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jordan Trujillo, Amelia Havens, and Alexander Penzkofer; as well as his sister, Frances Scriver, and his son-in-law Matthew Trujillo, and daughter-in-law Lindsay Penzkofer.
Gone, but never forgotten, Thomas lives on in those who were blessed to have known him.
