Benjamin Thomas, Jr.

Benjamin Thomas, Jr., age 75, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born May 23, 1935, in Atlantic City, NJ, to Benjamin and Mary Thomas.

Ben is survived by his wife, Nina; children: Renee Zentmeyer (Bob), Bruce Thomas, Geno Foschi (Connie), Michael Foschi (Claudia), LuAnn Foschi, Jane Erickson (Kenny), David Charpentier (Julie), Kenneth Charpentier (Kathleen); sister, Marion Guerrera (Jerry); 23 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by wife, Paula Thomas.

Services will be 10 AM on Saturday, April 16, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Pine River, with Father Bruce Engen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.