He was born May 20, 1946 in Hays to Edward Kirk and Bethyl Maxine (Fry) Bigge.

Tom graduated from Stockton High School in 1964.

On February 18, 1968 he married the love of his life Ruth Ann Wilhite in Basehor, Kansas.

Tom was a hard-working farmer. He loved the farm but especially his livestock. He wore many hats throughout his life. He was a farmer, stockman, rancher, house mover, hunter and a demolition man.

Known as a man of integrity, Tom’s word was his bond. He was a great believer in the Christian Work Ethic, “there is very little that hard work cannot overcome.” He enjoyed life. He was a good man that enjoyed a good joke and a good laugh.

Tom was very involved in community activities. He served as president of the Unified School District 271; president of Rooks County Farm Bureau Board of Directors; president of Farmers Union Cooperative; trustee of the Congregational Church; and a member of the Board of Directors of Friends of Historic Fort Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, an infant daughter, two grandsons and a granddaughter.

Tom is survived by the love of his life Ruth Ann of the home in Stockton; sons: Curt Thomas (Rebecca) Bigge, Douglas Edward (Kori) Bigge, Stephen Louis (Melissa) Bigge all of Stockton; daughters: Beth Ann (Jason) Pfeifer, Russell, Kansas, Holly Marie (Aaron) Beaton, Scott City, Kansas; sisters: Robyn Harris, Kansas City, Missouri, Cynthia J. Kinall, Norton, Kansas; Christine M. (Thomas) Patree was a special person to Tom and Ruth Ann that they think of as a special daughter; and 13 grandchildren.

A good man is gone from out midst but never will never be forgotten.