Thomas “Tom” A. Gaul, 70, of Polo, passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Tom was born on Nov. 4, 1951, in Dixon, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Gaul. On August 10, 1973 in Polo, he was united in marriage to Linda Cassens. Tom retired from Imeco in Polo after 39 years of employment. He was involved with Cub and Boy Scouts as leaders for many years. Tom enjoyed collecting die cast 1/18 scale cars and trucks and had over 100 on display. He also liked to go to rummage sales and enjoyed tinkering.
Survivors include wife Linda; sons Matthew (Barb) Gaul of Wilington, IL (temporarily in Mulheim & Ruhr Germany) and Mark (Katie) Gaul of Kankakee; sister Beverley (Fred) Sheely of Oregon; brothers Wayne Gaul of Shannon and Kevin (Bonnie) Gaul of Springfield; grandson Drake Gaul of Wilington, IL
He was preceded in death by his Parents.
A celebration of his life will be Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Polo. A luncheon will follow at the Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon St., Polo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established in his name.
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
