- Born on: June 16, 1946
- Departed on: February 1, 2014
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids , IA
Thomas Robert Sage
Thomas Robert Sage, 67, of Cedar Rapids passed away suddenly February 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 on 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 “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.
Thomas Robert Sage was born on 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 “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.
