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Wiley “Craig” Thomas
Wiley “Craig” Thomas, age 76, was born November 6, 1945, in Anchorage, Alaska and moved to Minocqua in June 2012. Craig passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022, leaving his spouse, Mary. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward; mother, Marge; and brothers, Reece and Rudolf. He is further survived by his sister, Robin (Dave) Allen of Sutton, Alaska; son, Donn Thomas and family of St. Johns, Michigan; Brian (Jessica) Thomas of St. Johns, Michigan; Alice Moonin of Anchorage, Alaska; as well as stepchildren, which he treated as his own; Gretchen (Mike) Morava of Wasilla, Alaska; Guy (Doris) Rehm of Shelby, North Carolina; Melissa (Brett) Landon of Minburn, Iowa; and Eric (Marylee) Rehm of Johnston, Iowa. He leaves a blended total of eighteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to your favorite charity. www.bolgerfuneral.com for online condolences.