Whitacre, Thomasage 72, of Forest Lake. Died December. 10, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marie McCoshen. Lovingly remembered by wife of 46 years, Joanne, 4 sons; Tim (Debbie), Dennis (Michelle), Pete (Cindy), John (Debbie), his daughter; Kathleen (Jim) Anglo, 10 grandchildren, brother; E.C. ''Bud'' Whitacre, sister; Patricia Ann Piggott, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.He was a Veteran of the Korean War, Graduate of University of Wisconsin Superior. Retired in 1985 from Burlington Northern Railroad as Vice President of Transportation. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Friday December. 13, 2002, at St. Bridget's of Sweden Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom. Memorials may be contributions to the American Heart Association,4701 W 77 Street, Edina, MN.,55435, in his memory.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556