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Thomas Sage
THOMAS SAGE
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Robert Sage, 67, of Cedar Rapids, passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at Manor Care Nursing Home. A Celebration of Tom's Life will be held at a future date. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.
Thomas Robert Sage was born June 16, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dale and Robinette Sage. He graduated from Washington Senior High School where he was an all-state swimmer and an all-city football player. Tom earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Winona State University, where he was an all-American swimmer. After teaching in Minnesota, Iowa and Florida, Tom joined the family paving construction company for several years and then eventually owned a landscaping business.
Tom is survived by his mother, Robinette Sage; two sisters, Robin (Gary) Skogman and Dede Sage; cousins, John (Carole) Heefner, James (Connie) Heefner and Julie (James) Whitemore; nieces, Laura Skogman and Sage Skogman; great-niece, Piper Boysen; great-nephew, Griffin Boysen; and his faithful companion, his dog, "Baby Doll," who was always by his side.
Tom was a beloved son, brother, uncle and great-uncle. He lived his life marked by health challenges and proved himself over and over a "profile of courage."
Please make memorial contributions in Tom's name to an animal rescue organization of your choice or the Diabetes Association.
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