Dennis L. Thoman was born on February 3, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to Ted H. and Nettie Jean Carr Thoman.  He passed from this life on Friday, January 4, 2008 at Memorial Home in Moundridge, Kansas at the age of 60. H e graduated from Concordia High School and attended Cloud County Community College. He was drafted into the Navy and served 2 tours in Vietnam. After returning from the war, he farmed in the Concordia area. He was a Concordia area resident most of his life until illness forced him to move to Moundridge, KS. He was a loyal and avid Optimist Club Member of Concordia where he served as a Lt. Governor for his club's district. He also was a member of American Legion Post #76, Concordia.  He is survived by his daughter, Jannette Petz and hus. Troy, Burrton, KS; father, Ted Thoman, Jamestown, KS; brothers, Lowell Thoman and wife Mary Lisa, Concordia, KS and Greg Thoman and wife Kathy, Jamestown, KS; sisters, Lisa Mosher and hus. Steve, Clyde, KS; grandchilren, Christopher Thoman, Destiny Petz and Eric Petz all of Burrton, KS.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Nettie Jean Thoman and his step-mother, Wilma Jean Hopkins Thoman.  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, January 7, 2008 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Rev. Dean R. Frazier officiating.  Visitation will be held from 2-9 PM Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home where the family will greet friends from 6-8 PM.  Burial will follow the services at Danish Lutheran Cemetery, Jamestown, KS with military graveside honors conducted by American Legion Post #76 and VFW Post #588.  The family suggests memorials to the Concordia Optimist Club or Harry Hynes Hospice.