Thomas Henrick Tonseth III
February 25, 1930 – February 21, 2014
Marilyn Louise Tonseth
November 11, 1930 – January 21, 2021
Marilyn graduated from Garden City High School in Garden City, New York. Thomas was a graduate of Woodson Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. He attended American University before graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952. He led a distinguished career in the U.S. Nuclear Submarine Service. He later retired from IBM.
Thomas was a member of the American Legion Post 42 and the Torch Club. Marilyn was a member of the Women’s Club. The both attended St. John’s Episcopal Church.
They are left behind by 2 daughters, Sharon Tonseth Schildt (widowed) and Martha A. Kerr (widowed), 6 grandchildren, Linda Schildt (deceased), Terry Schildt, Sara Schildt, Dorothy Schildt, Katheryn Einsohn (David) and Wesley Kerr, 6 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date at the U.S. Naval Academy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.