Thomas Everett "Tom" Towle was born on February 28, 1958, in York, Nebraska to Philip Everett and Gayle Frances (Moomey) Towle and passed away on March 5, 2023, at his home near Garland, Nebraska.

Tom grew up in the Bradshaw and York areas. He attended York High School, where he enjoyed playing football, and graduated with the Class of 1976. Tom attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and was an avid football player. He graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Tom was united in marriage to Marsha Ann Ocken on June 2, 1978, at Peace Lutheran Church in Waco, Nebraska and to this union three sons were born. Tom joined the Lincoln Police Department in 1981. He worked in several different departments from patrol to working in the K-9 division. He retired after 35 years of service in 2016. Tom loved telling stories about his time with LPD. He loved working on family history and he was a huge W.W.II  buff. Tom enjoyed pheasant hunting with his boys and helping them and Marsha with their 4-H projects. The most important part of Tom's life was his wife, sons and especially his grandchildren, which he loved unconditionally.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Towle; son, Trevor Towle; parents, Phil and Gayle Towle; sister, Betsy Winquest; father-in-law, Mervin Ocken.

Survivors cherishing his memory include his children, T.J. and wife, Faith Towle, Seward, Kyle and wife, Raissa Towle, Seward; daughters-in-law, Kristi Medjo-Towle, Arvada, CO, Christine Towle, Seward; seven grandchildren, Lilly Towle, Conner Towle, Hunter Towle, Griffin Towle, Scarlett Towle, Beckett Towle, Emerson Towle; mother-in-law, Donna (Bob) Ocken, Waco; brother-in-law, Mike (Mignon) Ocken, York; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Doug) Wyatt, Lincoln, Amy (Mickey) Burruss, Clarks; brother-in-law, Ron Winquest, York; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of a life shared with Tom.