Wayne Thompson

Wayne wrote his own lifestory to share with his family and friends: I was born on May 2, 1948 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Lester and Clara (Fossen) Thompson. I was baptized at Bagstevold - now Grace - Lutheran Church in Erhard. While growing up in Erhard, I attended country school at District #278 through sixth grade. I then attended Pelican Rapids Junior and Senior High Schools. Following graduation from High School I attended Fergus Falls Community College for one year. It was during that period that I met my beloved wife, Peggy Blix. In 1967 I enlisted in the US Air Force and upon my discharge moved to the Minneapolis - St. Paul area so I could be near my soon to be wife, Peggy, who was attending Anchor School of Nursing. While in the Twin Cities I attended the Minnesota School of Business and worked for Investor's Diversified Credit Corporation. During my employment at IDS, I became very interested on law enforcement. To pursue that dream I attended North Hennepin Community College and attained my Associate Degree in Law Enforcement. On August 23, 1969, Peggy and I were married in Fergus Falls and made our home in Anoka. In 1973, we welcomed our dear daughter, Dawn, and in 1975 were blessed with daughter, Stephanie. My law enforcement career started in 1971 with the City of Parkers Prairie Police Department. After one year I returned to the Twin Cities as a police officer with the City of Mounds View. In 1974 I was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with Anoka County Sheriff's Department. In 1991 I attained the position of Superintendent of Anoka County Park Rangers and Chief of the Anoka County Park Police. In this capacity I supervised over 60 seasonal personnel. In 1998 I retired from Anoka County accepting a position with the US Marshall's Office as Court Security Officer at the Federal Courthouse in Minneapolis. In 2002, however, I decided to retire completely from law enforcement and enjoy my passion of golf at our summer home - Carefree Country Club - in Big Lake. It is now that I say goodbye to my dearest wife, my dear family, and all my friends for I am going to my new home. Remember: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. In my memory do an act of kindness each day, it will light a candle in a world of darkness. Wayne is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Faye. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggy, daughters Dawn (Jason) Gulbranson, Stephanie (Bill) Helser, and grandchildren Hunter, Dylan, and Mitchell Gulbranson and Bethany, Brett, and Blake Helser. Visitation 5-8pm Thursday Aug. 14 at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. Funeral service at 11am Aug.15 at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 Hanson Blvd. with visitation 1 hour prior to service.

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Wayne Thompson

August 7, 2014

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Wayne Thompson

August 7, 2014

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