Tom was born in Geneseo, Kansas, to John and Bessie Cyphert. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include a sister Frances Day of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 2 nieces and 1 nephew who he loved dearly, and his spouse Joseph A Luckeroth and their dog Foxy Lady.
He graduated from Geneseo High School and attended Kansas State University before being drafted in the Army. He then worked for Santa Fe Railway mostly in the Information Systems Department for 23 years and was an internal software consultant before taking a buyout in 1989. Although Tom loved his job at Santa Fe, his real love was antiques. He began collecting in the 1960’s and having two very knowledgeable mentors, he became a professional dealer by 1971 by selling at flea markets and antique shows in the four state area. He was President of the Topeka Antique Dealers Association for numerous years. Upon leaving Santa Fe, Tom took to the road selling at major antique shows throughout the eastern two-thirds of the country. He soon became recognized nationally and served on the board of the Associated Antique Dealers of America, besides being a member of numerous national collector’s organizations. He was well liked and respected by his peers anywhere he travelled.
By the year 2000, the Internet had become a major competitor for antique shows and the economy had slowed. Tom then began selling on the internet, at various antique malls in addition of a few shows and flea markets which he continued until recently. He also briefly managed two antique malls.
Once Tom was not travelling, he also became involved in the local LBGT community and their politics and served on the board of the Kansas Unity and Pride Alliance and the Equal Justice Coalition. He also founded an organization for local gay men that raised funds for local not-for-profit organizations that benefited the LBGT community.
Tom had a vast general knowledge of fine antiques and was one of the last of his kind in the area.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice in Tom’s name. There will be a memorial service at later date with Burial in the Geneseo Cemetery.
He graduated from Geneseo High School and attended Kansas State University before being drafted in the Army. He then worked for Santa Fe Railway mostly in the Information Systems Department for 23 years and was an internal software consultant before taking a buyout in 1989. Although Tom loved his job at Santa Fe, his real love was antiques. He began collecting in the 1960’s and having two very knowledgeable mentors, he became a professional dealer by 1971 by selling at flea markets and antique shows in the four state area. He was President of the Topeka Antique Dealers Association for numerous years. Upon leaving Santa Fe, Tom took to the road selling at major antique shows throughout the eastern two-thirds of the country. He soon became recognized nationally and served on the board of the Associated Antique Dealers of America, besides being a member of numerous national collector’s organizations. He was well liked and respected by his peers anywhere he travelled.
By the year 2000, the Internet had become a major competitor for antique shows and the economy had slowed. Tom then began selling on the internet, at various antique malls in addition of a few shows and flea markets which he continued until recently. He also briefly managed two antique malls.
Once Tom was not travelling, he also became involved in the local LBGT community and their politics and served on the board of the Kansas Unity and Pride Alliance and the Equal Justice Coalition. He also founded an organization for local gay men that raised funds for local not-for-profit organizations that benefited the LBGT community.
Tom had a vast general knowledge of fine antiques and was one of the last of his kind in the area.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice in Tom’s name. There will be a memorial service at later date with Burial in the Geneseo Cemetery.
Tom was born in Geneseo, Kansas, to John and Bessie Cyphert. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include a sister Frances Day of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 2 nieces and 1 nephew who he loved dearly, and his spouse Joseph A Luckeroth and their dog Foxy Lady.
He graduated from Geneseo High School and attended Kansas State University before being drafted in the Army. He then worked for Santa Fe Railway mostly in the Information Systems Department for 23 years and was an internal software consultant before taking a buyout in 1989. Although Tom loved his job at Santa Fe, his real love was antiques. He began collecting in the 1960’s and having two very knowledgeable mentors, he became a professional dealer by 1971 by selling at flea markets and antique shows in the four state area. He was President of the Topeka Antique Dealers Association for numerous years. Upon leaving Santa Fe, Tom took to the road selling at major antique shows throughout the eastern two-thirds of the country. He soon became recognized nationally and served on the board of the Associated Antique Dealers of America, besides being a member of numerous national collector’s organizations. He was well liked and respected by his peers anywhere he travelled.
By the year 2000, the Internet had become a major competitor for antique shows and the economy had slowed. Tom then began selling on the internet, at various antique malls in addition of a few shows and flea markets which he continued until recently. He also briefly managed two antique malls.
Once Tom was not travelling, he also became involved in the local LBGT community and their politics and served on the board of the Kansas Unity and Pride Alliance and the Equal Justice Coalition. He also founded an organization for local gay men that raised funds for local not-for-profit organizations that benefited the LBGT community.
Tom had a vast general knowledge of fine antiques and was one of the last of his kind in the area.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice in Tom’s name. There will be a memorial service at later date with Burial in the Geneseo Cemetery.
He graduated from Geneseo High School and attended Kansas State University before being drafted in the Army. He then worked for Santa Fe Railway mostly in the Information Systems Department for 23 years and was an internal software consultant before taking a buyout in 1989. Although Tom loved his job at Santa Fe, his real love was antiques. He began collecting in the 1960’s and having two very knowledgeable mentors, he became a professional dealer by 1971 by selling at flea markets and antique shows in the four state area. He was President of the Topeka Antique Dealers Association for numerous years. Upon leaving Santa Fe, Tom took to the road selling at major antique shows throughout the eastern two-thirds of the country. He soon became recognized nationally and served on the board of the Associated Antique Dealers of America, besides being a member of numerous national collector’s organizations. He was well liked and respected by his peers anywhere he travelled.
By the year 2000, the Internet had become a major competitor for antique shows and the economy had slowed. Tom then began selling on the internet, at various antique malls in addition of a few shows and flea markets which he continued until recently. He also briefly managed two antique malls.
Once Tom was not travelling, he also became involved in the local LBGT community and their politics and served on the board of the Kansas Unity and Pride Alliance and the Equal Justice Coalition. He also founded an organization for local gay men that raised funds for local not-for-profit organizations that benefited the LBGT community.
Tom had a vast general knowledge of fine antiques and was one of the last of his kind in the area.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice in Tom’s name. There will be a memorial service at later date with Burial in the Geneseo Cemetery.
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