Thomas Patrick Braden, 63, of Waukegan, earned his wings on April 5, 2022, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Braden was an Army Veteran who served in Germany, during part of the Cold War ('83-'86). He enjoyed his career at the Department of Veteran Affairs, at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center, in North Chicago, where he drove a bus to transport other Veterans. He was a dedicated, strong and very caring gentleman. In Thomas' free time he was looking for that perfect project car or working on projects around his house. He loved all kids that have entered his life. Thomas was an animal lover and loved his dog, Daisy. Thomas is survived by his brothers, James (Karen) Braden and R. Douglas (Charlene) Braden; sister, Karen (Raymond) Wetmore; sister in-laws Brenda Braden and Jocelynn Cooper; nieces, Christina (Jeremiah) Alterson, Rachel Wetmore, Jennifer Wetmore, Zoe Braden and his nephews, Adam Falis, Robert Braden, William Braden, Daniel Braden and Steven Braden; several great nieces and nephews; his longtime friend, Michelle Ramey and "his" kids, Jessica Ramey, Rosa Ramey, Kadie Ramey and Nathan Ramey. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Lorraine Braden; two brothers, William Braden and Mark Braden. Service and military honors will be given to Thomas Braden at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery; 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421 on April 13, 2022, at 1:00 pm. Dinner to follow. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.