Thomas S. Dodge, 77, of Keokuk, IA, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at his home. He was born June 24, 1937 in Burlington, IA, the son of Raymond and Vieva Dodge. Tom was united in marriage to Jane Ensminger in February of 1967. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Chris Dodge and his wife Joy of Iowa City, IA, one brother, Raymond Dodge, Jr. of Keokuk, one sister, Sandra Smith and her husband Melvin of Keokuk, one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Joyce. Thomas graduated from Keokuk Senior High with the Class of 1955. Tom was a Veteran of the United States Army. His years in the Army were very important to him and he was proud of his honorable and faithful service to his country. Throughout the years he took time to reconnect with his Army buddies. He had been employed at Steel Casting and Sheller Globe in Keokuk and Armour Dial in Ft. Madison. Tom loved to fish and Prices Creek was his favorite place to throw a line. He also enjoyed watching the deer. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Iowa Hawkeye fan. Tom made sure not to miss a game and he also made sure his family and friends didn't miss any games by passing out schedules to everyone. Graveside services with Military Rites were held at 1 p.m., Monday December 8th, 2014 at the Keokuk National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heritage Center in Keokuk.