Elmer Earl Thompson "Earl", 75, of Attica Long Term Care (ALTC), passed away, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Wesley ICU in Wichita KS. Earl was born November 14,1948 in Hardtner, KS. to Donald and Willa Mae (Sexson) Thompson. He enjoyed playing football and earned his Eagle Scout Badge before graduating from Medicine Lodge High School in 1966.
Earl married Virgina Pelzl in Aug. 1967, to this union three children were born. They later divorced.
On September 14, 1981, he married Wanda Hager (Parker) at Alva, OK. They lived in Great Bend & Ellinwood, KS before moving to Rogers, AR in 1995 to care for Earl's dad, Donald. In 2005 they moved back to Medicine Lodge, KS to be closer to family.
Earl worked in the oilfield as a truck driver for companies such as RC Williams and DaMac Drilling. Derricks was his favorite to haul, and he was well respected in the Oilfield. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.
Earl enjoyed his time at ALTC often thinking of it as a vacation instead of Long-Term Care. He enjoyed attending church, activities and giving his advice. He was truly the happiest when he was making the staff or other residents smile, usually with his goofy hats and costumes.
Earl is survived by his wife, Wanda of Attica Long Term Care; his two sons, Randy (Lisa) Thompson, of Sharon KS, and Robert Thompson, of Medicine Lodge KS; his daughter, Cathy (Mike) Dunn, of Leavenworth KS; sister, Joyce Erskin of Wichita, KS; stepson, Mike Hager of Rogers AR; stepdaughter, Brenda (Roy) Briggeman of Emporia KS; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Earl is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eulela Mae “Lee” (Melvin) Beutler; brother-in-law, Jim Erskin; stepson, Bill Kent Hager.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held April 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at The First Christian Church Medicine Lodge, 300 S. Main St. Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date at the Isabel, KS Cemetery. Memorials may be made to VFW or First Christian Church Medicine Lodge, KS and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.