Lindley J. Thompson Obituary (1948

Lindley Joseph (Wakajaxunik) Thompson, age 72, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Traditional Native American funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Cex Haci Community Building in Nekoosa, WI. Bobby Bird will officiate. Burial will be at White Cemetery, with military honors rendered by Joseph J. White American Legion Post 442. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services on Monday at Cex Haci. Lindley was born November 14, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids to Lindley and Irene (White) Thompson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1967. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard, including one tour of duty in Vietnam. Lindley was the director of slot operations for Rainbow Casino, later Ho-Chunk Gaming, Nekoosa. Lindley was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to travel and ride his motorcycle. He treasured time spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved his dogs Jake and JoJo. Lindley is survived by two children: Dion (Kathy) Thompson and Kerry Thompson; grandchildren: Matthew Young, Ricky Thompson, Tyson Thompson, Hunter Thompson, Titan Thompson, Vinnie Thompson, Alex Thompson, Cohen Thompson, and Mykaila Thompson; great-grandchildren: Serenity Thompson, Alonzo Young, Paisley Thompson, and Naomi Thompson; and sister, Carolyn Thompson. He is further survived by his ex-wife Kay Thompson, and many brothers, sisters, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, is honored to be assisting the family.