Thomas Cosgrove

Thomas J Cosgrove, 71 died on February 2, 2020 in Saint Louis, MO. He was born in Washington, IN on June 15, 1948. His parents were Bernard J. Cosgrove and Rosa D. Cosgrove (Colbert), who preceded him in death.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (Newland) Cosgrove. His children are Heather Jinkerson (Gary) and Erica Dickhans (David). Grandchildren Samuel and Jacob Jinkerson and Daniel (Ashley) and Thomas Dickhans. Great-grandchildren Oliver and Claire Dickhans and Scarlett Jinkerson. And his sister Joyce Beverly (Jim).He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Bernard Cosgrove, Donna Clark, Dorothea Murphy, and Fred Cosgrove.Thomas graduated from Washington Catholic high school in 1966. He graduated with a master's degree from Indiana University and after college he served in the US Army for two years. He was a member of the American Legion and of the Society of Financial Services Professionals.Before retirement, he was a teacher at Washington Catholic school and Tampa Catholic high school. He then pursued a career in the insurance industry and retired from Horace Mann Insurance Company in 2014.Tom loved the outdoors, riding his bicycle, taking long walks and exercising. He was also an avid reader and history buff. He was an instant friend to anyone he ever met and a great story- teller of his many adventures in life while traveling. His greatest love though was his family and he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son.Visitation will be on February 15, 2020 from 2-3:30 PM at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home 2020 State Street Washington, IN. Burial will follow at St John's Cemetery.