Thomas J. Candy

Memorial Services for Thomas J. Candy will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Reverend Dr. W. Kirwin Stewart, Jr. officiating.  A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Thomas Jim Candy, 62 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at his home, following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  Tom was born November 25, 1955, in Kearney, Nebraska, born to Thomas and Patricia (Campbell) Candy.  Tom received his primary education until 3 ^rd grade at Kenwood School in Kearney and later, completed his education at Amherst Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1974.

After high school, Thomas began working at the New Holland Manufacturing Plant in Lexington, Nebraska, eventually transferring to Sperry New Holland in Kearney, as a Parts Manager.  He remained in that position through several company acquisitions, loyally serving countless customers throughout Nebraska and northern Kansas.  Due to health concerns, Thomas retired from the Titan Machinery store in Holdrege in 2017.

In May of 1976, he was united in marriage to Patricia Abels and to this union three children were born:  Timothy Alan, Christina Dawn and Michelle Ann.

In February of 2006, he was united in marriage to Lori (Post) Sell and the couple made their home in Holdrege.

Tom was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #3132 of Holdrege, and was a volunteer fireman for Amherst. Tom was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved going on long rides with his family and friends.  He enjoyed cheering for the Husker football team, attending NASCAR and NHRA races, and being amongst friends around his fire pit. Tom's greatest talent was meeting a complete stranger, no matter where he traveled, and eventually figured out a mutual connection to a family member or friend. Most of all, Tom loved his family and treasured the times spent with his children and grandchildren.

Tom was preceded in death by; two brothers in infancy; his step-father, Clarence (Sonny) Wuehler; paternal grandparents, Dr. Burton and Sue "Candy" Bancroft; maternal grandparents, Robert and Bernice Campbell; step-grandparents, Rudolph and Martha Wuehler; brother-in-law, Walter Pcolar; and nephew, Doug Davison.

Tom leaves to celebrate his life; his loving wife, Lori Candy of Holdrege; son, Timothy Candy, and his wife, Tami, of Grayslake, Illinois; two daughters: Christy Srack of Kearney and Michelle Mullin and her husband, Derek, of Kearney; step-son, Nick Sell and his wife, Nancy of Omaha; eight grandchildren: Tyler Candy, Teagan Candy, Blake Schroeder, Jayden Jacobsen, O'Ryan Srack, Tayleigh Srack, Brody Mullin, and Bentley Mullin; step-granddaughter, Abigail Sell; his mother, Patricia Wuehler Candy of Kearney; his father, Thomas R. Candy of Kearney; three brothers: Gary Wuehler and his wife Tammie of Kearney; Mike Candy and his wife Jennifer of Brule, Nebraska; and Matt Candy of Newbough, New York; three sisters: Patty Smith and her husband, Jerry of Fairbury, Nebraska; Laura Candy-Pcolar of Highland, New York; and Lisa Candy of Westpark, New York; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Mary Lou Post of Holdrege; brother-in-law, Mike Post and his wife, Chris of Lee Summit, Missouri; sisters-in-law: Linda Davison and her husband, Scott of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Cindy Soderholm of Holdrege; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial Book Signing will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 1:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.

Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, the Amherst Volunteer Fire Department or the Phelps Memorial Specialty Clinic in Holdrege.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com .

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of arrangements.