Jeffrey Eugene Thompson
Tuesday, February 5, 1957
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Age:
61 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday February 18, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday February 19, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Monday February 19, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Tuesday, February 5, 1957
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Age:
61 years old
Tuesday, February 5, 1957
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Age:
61 years old
Jeffrey Eugene Thompson
Mr. Jeffrey Thompson, 61, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at St. Marys Hospital with his loving family by his side.
The funeral for Jeff will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral on Monday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Jeff was born February 5, 1957 in Rochester to Grace and Eugene Thompson. Jeff graduated from Mayo High School, the University of Minnesota and Hamline Law School. He met Cyndy Tousignant while attending the U of M and they were married in 1981. After graduating from law school, they moved to Rochester where they began their family and his career as an attorney. Jeff was passionate about practicing law. He also served as a County Commissioner for eight years. Jeff was a member of Rochester’s Sertoma Club. He was an avid fan of the MN Twins and had an impressive collection of Twins memorabilia. Jeff was truly a people person and he was known for having a big heart.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cyndy; and their children, Andrew, Jonny, Michael, and Christina all of Rochester; his sisters, Sandy Nelson (Jerry), Janice Gates (Terry) and Lori Lhotka (Dale); five nieces and nephews; and three great-nieces and great-nephews.
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Eugene; and his nephew, Christopher Nelson.
Condolences
The family of Jeffrey Eugene Thompson has received the following condolences.
Dear Jeff,
I am so sorry that I didn’t make it back in time to say goodbye to you before you left us, but I am glad I got to talk to you on the phone and tell you that I loved you. I know that our dad and mom and our dear Christopher were waiting for you and I hope you gave them a big hug from me.
Jeff, you were a good person with a big heart and such a harder worker. You were always so good to my sons, Christopher and Brandon, and I thank you for that. You were also so kind and loving to our mom and took such good care of her. You were a wonderful son and she loved you dearly.
Goodbye, Jeff
Love, Sandy
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loving family member Jeff. You are all in our prayers. Our families go back for many years with lots of good thoughts and times.
Jeff you were a great guy. I will miss talking baseball and law with you. I liked sharing Twins things with you. it was a thrill to see all your Twins and assorted sports memorabilia in the office.
I'm very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great friend since Mayo High School and we talked a lot about different things, when I worked at Kwik Trip on Marion Road and also at Perkins South where I'm working now. Please accept my condolences and know that my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My condolences to the Thompson family.. Jeff was a great guy! Thanks for the help Jeff. Rest in peace.
So sorry to hear the loss of a Brother, Husband, Father and Friend. Jeff had a caring manorism and a enthusiast heart. We will miss him!