Obituary of Dr. Guerin Karl Thompson

Dr. Guerin Karl Thompson, 95, of Coralville, Iowa passed away on January 14, 2025.

He was born on May 31, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Karl and Doris (Yetter) Thompson. Guerin graduated from Franklin High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended Coe College, where he met the love of his life, Mary Kay Hurst. They were married on November 23, 1951, in Downers Grove, IL. They made their home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and raised two children, Mark and Susan, before moving to Iowa City in 1978.

Guerin entered the Air Force in 1951 and served in the Korean War through 1953. He retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1989. Dr. Thompson was an educator and administrator in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City School Districts, serving at Jackson Elementary, Garfield Elementary, Pierce Elementary, Nixon Elementary, the Iowa City Administration Building, and retiring from Hoover Elementary in 1989.

Guerin and Mary Kay loved spending time with their families in Iowa and Colorado. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching sports. Guerin was an active tennis player throughout his life.

Guerin is survived by his son Mark (Pam) Thompson, his daughter Sue (Tom) Belger, five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, and his brother, Byron (Sheryl) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and his sister, June Mengler.

To share a thought, memory or condolence with his family please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.