William Thomey

William “Bill” Thomas Thomey , age 85, of Webster, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Bill was born on July 31, 1931 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Mary (Miller) and Noel Thomey. Bill married Arlyne Valley on October 15, 1955. From this union, one child was born, a son, Steven. Bill served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on September 30, 1952. He was employed by the Minneapolis Police Department for 25 years, retiring in 1979. The family moved to Webster where Bill opened his own business which he called, Webster Woods. He operated the business for 22 years. Bill was a member of the Webster American Legion and was a past Post Commander. He loved to golf and enjoyed spending time with neighbors and family. He also enjoyed wintering in the southern states. Preceding Bill in death are his parents; his son, Steven; grandson, Steven; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Bill Farley. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Arlyne; nephews: Dan, Tom and Patrick; and other relatives and friends. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com