Home > United States of America > Iowa > Polk County > Grimes > Sunny Hill Cemetery > Thomas William “Tom” Carpenter

Thomas William “Tom” Carpenter

View larger map

Birth	:	4 Mar 1958 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2020 Grimes, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6833000, -93.7893982
Description	:	Thomas William Carpenter, 62, passed away December 15th, 2020. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Grimes United Methodist Church in Grimes with social distancing and masks required. The service will be live-streamed. Inurnment will follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes. Tom was born March 4th, 1958 in Emmetsburg, IA to Bernard and Dorothy (Harvey) Carpenter. He grew up in Bancroft, IA and was one of 12 children. Tom graduated from St. John’s Catholic High School in 1976 where he was a proud member of the Johnnie’s baseball team. Read More	Thomas William Carpenter, 62, passed away December 15th, 2020. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Grimes United Methodist Church in Grimes with social distancing and masks required. The service will be live-streamed. Inurnment will follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes. Tom was born March 4th, 1958 in Emmetsburg, IA to Bernard and Dorothy (Harvey) Carpenter. He grew up in Bancroft, IA and was one of 12 children. Tom graduated from St. John’s Catholic High School in 1976 where he was a proud member of the Johnnie’s baseball team. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa where he met his loving wife of 35 years, Rhonda Kemmann. Tom and Rhonda married on November 23rd, 1985, and together raised four children, Aaron, Kaitlyn, Brynn, and Trent. Tom was very proud of his 30-year career at Preferred Medical Deposits where he met many wonderful people and made lifelong friends. Tom was outgoing, could strike up a conversation with anyone, and was a friend to all who knew him. He loved sports, especially baseball and football, and enjoyed many years of watching and coaching his sons and daughters. He took great pride in all of his children’s accomplishments, and most recently enjoyed watching his youngest son, Trent, play football at Minnesota State University. Tom was a history buff - you could ask him any question about any historical event and he would have the answer… and continue to talk about it for hours if you’d let him. His idea of a perfect day was spent at home preparing a big pot of delicious chili for his family while watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved telling stories and sharing memories from “the good ol days”. But most of all he loved and cherished his family. Those left to cherish Tom’s memory include: his devoted wife, Rhonda; his children, Aaron (Mary) Carpenter of Lawrence, KS, Kaitlyn Carpenter (Dan Whalen) of Clive, IA, Brynn (Josh) Magill of Granger, IA, Trent Carpenter of Mankato, MN; his grandchildren, Colby, Emily, and Cameron Carpenter, and Annie Magill; his loving siblings: Mike (Jolene) Carpenter, Pat Hughes, Terry (Nancy) Carpenter, Sue (Russ) Halter, Rosie (Keith) Hettwer, Kevin (Julie) Carpenter, Barb (Mike) Monahan, Randy Carpenter, Gordon Carpenter, and Charles Carpenter; his parents-in-law Eugene and Marcia Kemmann, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dann and Lisa Kemmann, many nephews and nieces, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Dorothy Carpenter; his brother, Larry Carpenter; and his grandparents, Albert and Henrietta Harvey, and Gordon and Mary Carpenter. We will cherish the many “Tomisms” and jokes he left us with over the years. He will be dearly missed by many. Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday at Iles Brandt Chapel in Dallas Center. Contributions may be made to Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands or the Good Samaritan Fund at Grimes United Methodist Church in Tom’s memory. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES BRANDT CHAPEL

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Thomas William “Tom” Carpenter's memorial?
Thomas William “Tom” Carpenter's memorial is located at: Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes, Polk County, USA.
When did Thomas William “Tom” Carpenter death?
Thomas William “Tom” Carpenter death on 15 Dec 2020 in Grimes, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas William “Tom” Carpenter's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6833000
Longitude: -93.7893982

Family Members:

Parent

Bernard James Carpenter

(1924 - 2003)

Dorothy Helen Harvey Carpenter

(1922 - 2013)

Siblings

Lawrence Joseph Carpenter

(1953 - 1967)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunny Hill Cemetery
Grimes, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6833000, -93.7893982

2. Hoff Prairie Cemetery
Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6880722, -93.8226013

3. Valley View Cemetery
Johnston, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7144012, -93.7172012

4. Ridgedale Cemetery
Camp Dodge, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6967010, -93.7055969

5. McDivitt Grove Cemetery
Urbandale, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6443380, -93.7115840

6. Lincoln Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7546997, -93.7553024

7. Kinsey Cemetery
Johnston, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6697006, -93.6872025

8. Rittgers Cemetery
Johnston, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6824989, -93.6836014

9. Chapel Hill Gardens
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6389008, -93.7005997

10. Grace Lutheran Church Columbarium
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6226930, -93.6904340

11. Union Cemetery
Crocker Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7416992, -93.6766968

12. Beebe Cemetery
Polk City, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694320, -93.7096660

13. Saint Timothy Espiscopal Church Columbarium
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5851000, -93.7390000

14. Brethren Cemetery
Dallas Center, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6920013, -93.9319992

15. Waukee Cemetery
Waukee, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6016998, -93.8842010

16. Masonic Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6075892, -93.6834133

17. Jewish Glendale Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6011552, -93.6903870

18. Polk City Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7740120, -93.7028550

19. Resthaven Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -93.7300034

20. Es-Selam Cemetery
Granger, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7811520, -93.8660640

21. Glendale Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6008740, -93.6850120

22. Beaver Catholic Cemetery
Granger, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7566986, -93.9119034

23. Lem Small Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7989616, -93.7425766

24. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Garden
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6039162, -93.6644135