Thomas A. McPherron

 Thomas A. McPherron 85, of St. Joseph passed away at 8:11 A.M. Friday May 5, 2023 OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

 A Celebration of Life service will be held in June at the St. Joseph United Methodist Church, with the date to be announced.

Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. joseph is in charge of arrangements.

 Tom was born December 2, 1937 in Lansing, MI. The son of Ernest and Bertha (Fassler) McPherron. He married Phyllis Reese on March 29, 1956 in Northwood, Iowa. She survives.

 He is also survived by his children; Timothy McPherron of St. Joseph, Kelly (Dan) Molchan of Valparaiso, IN, Stephanie Neff of Ogden. Step grandchildren Daniel (Courtney) Molchan children Harper and Lennon, Cory (Katie) Molchan children Baker and Lincoln. Brothers Charles (Pamela) McPherron of San Diego, CA, Douglas McPherron of Clayton, NY. Sister in law Phyllis Jones of Decatur. Several nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert McPherron.

 Tom was a member of the St. Joseph United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines.

He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. degree, Colorado State University ith a Masters and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

 He was a former Associate Professor of Food Animal Science. After teaching he went back to private practice.

 Tom was a Denver Bronco's, Cubs and Illini fan.

 Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph United Methodist Church.

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