Memories of Thomas "Thom" Eugene Nibbelin

In memory of

Thomas "Thom" Eugene Nibbelin

East Peoria, IL

July 16, 1964 - February 22, 2024

Jul 16, 1964 - Feb 22, 2024

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Laura Saldivar

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Laura Saldivar

I didn't know. Love you thom, wished I could of chatted with you more. I didn't know. Love you thom, wished I could of chatted with you more. I didn't know. Love you thom, wished I could of chatted... Read more

Michael Nibbelin

Thom used to love playing basketball (1 on 1) in the driveway of our house on Sunnyside. He was 6 years younger than me and I blocked most of his shots. But he kept coming back and was determined to score. Guess he loved a good challenge!

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John Henderson

Loved playing golf in HS with Tom even though he always beat me.

In my prayers!

John Henderson

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Michael Nibbelin

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Mike Simmons

1982, Dunlap and Peoria

I remember the table tennis. Tom was a fierce competitor. He was also a very good table tennis player. We would play for hours in Jon McGhee's basement. Rest in Peace Tom.

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Brian Fislar

Michael Nibbelin

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Michael Nibbelin

Mike - We had a table in our basement also. Think he might have gotten that competitive nature being the ... Read more Mike - We had a table in our basement also. Think he might have gotten that competitive nature being the youngest of four boys.... Read more Mike - We had a table in our basement also. Think he... Read more

Todd Trueblood

Thom and I became friends in 1978 when we realized we were both Harry Chapin fans.

“I can see myself it's a golden sunrise

Young boy open up your eyes

It's supposed to be your day

Now off you go horizon bound

And you won't stop until you've found

Your own kind of way

And the wind will whip your tousled hair

The sun, the rain, the sweet despair

Great tales of love and strife

And somewhere on your path to glory

You will write your story of a life”

From “Story of a Life” by Harry Chapin

RIP Thom

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Brian Fislar

Michael Nibbelin

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Michael Nibbelin

Todd - I still listen to Harry Chapin's Greatest Hits when I go out for my 5-mile walks. Will listen more... Read more Todd - I still listen to Harry Chapin's Greatest Hits when I go out for my 5-mile walks. Will listen more intently to this song... Read more Todd - I still listen to Harry Chapin's Greatest Hits... Read more

Brian Fislar

1981, Arrowhead Country Club, North Centerville Road, Edelstein, IL, USA

Nibbs eyes the putt. — with Thom Nibbelin and Bruce Ehlke

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Michael Nibbelin

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Michael Nibbelin

Thom had to get his putter re-gripped a few times. He had this habit of chewing on the grip while lining ... Read more Thom had to get his putter re-gripped a few times. He had this habit of chewing on the grip while lining up putts. Guess he even... Read more Thom had to get his putter re-gripped a few times. ... Read more

Micah Horan

Tom was a great teammate and the anchor/captain during the 1981 campaign. That year included a school record... Read more Tom was a great teammate and the anchor/captain during the 1981 campaign. That year included a school record team low for 9 holes... Read more Tom was a great teammate and the anchor/captain during... Read more

Mark Nibbelin

Micah, I am pretty sure most of the debates on the best teams at the Nibbelin house were that you really... Read more Micah, I am pretty sure most of the debates on the best teams at the Nibbelin house were that you really need two sets of statistics.... Read more Micah, I am pretty sure most of the debates on the... Read more