Thomas Charles Hendrickson

Thomas Charles Hendrickson, 62, of Dakota City, NE, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 18, at a Sioux City Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Dakota City Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Thomas was born in San Francisco, CA, on December 19, 1956, to Joseph and Marian Hendrickson. He was the youngest of four children. He attended school at Westmoor High School, class of 1975.

Thomas married Tina Surles on August 6,1983 and together they had two children, Kelly in 1985 and Clifton in 1989. One of Thomas' greatest accomplishments in life was his two children, whom he loved so dearly.

Thomas lived most of his life in the San Francisco Bay area. He was a tow truck operator with Safe Tow located in San Ramon, CA for over 20 years on and off. In 2002, he relocated to Dakota City, to be with Tammy Hendrickson, who he married on January 25th, 2003. He spent the remainder of his blessed life in Dakota City, working for Tyson Fresh Meats/PBX.

Thomas was known for his many great qualities, but mostly for his sense of humor and bright personality. You could always count on him to brighten a room with his presence alone. Thomas took pride in his family and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed being outdoors and watching Husker football. Thomas was always willing to put others before himself and the world was a brighter place with him in it.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Tammy Hendrickson of Dakota City, NE; his daughter, Kelly (Jon) Young of Cookville, TN; his son, Clifton Hendrickson, of Cookville, TN;  his father in-law and mother in-law, Thomas and Karen DeRoos, of Dakota City, NE; his sister, Linda Hickox of Tucson, AZ; brother Michael Hendrickson; brother in-law Thomas (Jen) DeRoos, of Omaha, NE; his step-daughters, Meagan (Chad) Moriston of Dakota City, NE, and Brittany (Tucker) Riedmann of South Sioux City, NE; his eight grandchildren Kaden, BrayLee, Dominic, Travis, BrayDynn, Hannah, BraxsTyn, and Paisley.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marian Hendrickson; his brother, James Hendrickson; sister in-law, Jodi DeRoos Horalek; and nephew, David Sackett.