Memorial services for Thomas Cassen, 75, Lawrence, will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Thomas passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at LMH Health.
Thomas was born on March 14, 1947, in Burt, Iowa the son of Glenn Woodrow and Fae Evelyn (Fisher) Cassen.
He was an entrepreneur over many years with businesses in specialty welding, automotive body work, fabrication and owning a Dodge dealership. He was a professional racer with NHRA for decades in Stock and Super Stock along with being nationally known for his carburetors and racing components. He served his family and community in law enforcement along with military service in the Army. He was passionate about all things automotive, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, and firearms. He was a teacher and a mentor to many in his fields of expertise.
He married Janet Sue Hannah on December 30, 1994, in Julesburg, Colorado. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sherrill (Todd) Cassen and stepson, Heath Todd.
Other survivors include his daughter, Tommie Marie Cassen, Lawrence; his son, Erik Dalton Cassen and wife Shawna of Topeka, KS; grandson, Glenn Cassen; stepdaughters, Heather Gavitt of Parker, CO and Heidi Lowry of Brush, CO, and many step-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials in Thomas’ name to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13 th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
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