Thomas E. "Tom" Stockman, 71, of Topeka, passed away May 15, 2016. He was born December 11, 1944 to Francis and Martha Stockman. Tom grew up in the Rossville and St. Mary's area before moving to Topeka. Tom served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He worked at a flour mill and for many years for Midwest Health.
He is survived by his wife, Dixie Akers Stockman. They were married in 2002. He is also survived by four brothers: Bob (Mary T.), Don (Marilene), Henry (Delores) and Phil (Lana) Stockman; two sisters: Betty (Bob) Hazzard and Frances Carlson; sisters-in-law: Judy Stockman, Charla (Jerry) Webb; brother-in-law Jay Payne; step- father-in-law Bob Cotter; step-children: Terri, Ron and David Reasner.
He was preceded in death by his step-son Noah Akers, two sisters Regina and Patricia; four brothers Harold, Leo, Ted and Joe; and his mother-in-law Bernadean "MeMa" Cotter.
A private service will be held.