of Cotter, AR
June 16, 1938 - April 17, 2024
Mr. Thomas J. Embach, 85, of Cotter, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on June 16, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Erwin and Betty (Myszewski) Embach. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, a U.S. Army veteran, a ham radio operator and enjoyed Lionel trains.
Tom was the founder and owner of Leisure Homes Corporation and Professional Property Management founded in 1971, was a graduate of Marquette University and received his MBA from Loyola University. He has developed and constructed homes and apartment communities since 1971 and has been a resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas since 1971.
In 2009, Tom was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe to the new Arkansas Housing Trust Fund. He has also served as president of the Arkansas Home Builder's Association. As a founding member of the Arkansas Rural Rental Housing Association, he served as its president in 1991. He was on the Board of Trustees of the National Home Builders Rural Housing Council. He also served as Director of the Affordable Housing Association of Arkansas. In 2000, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Affordable Housing from the Arkansas Development Finance Authority at the Governor's Conference on Housing.
Tom is survived by his son, Thom Embach (Jennifer); grandson, Erik Embach; 2 sisters, Mary Gola (Doug) and Margaret Gilpin (Dave) and niece, Annie Gilpin. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Mark Embach.
A visitation will be held between 4-7:00pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home with a rosary beginning at 6:30pm. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with interment to follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens.
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25 Condolence(s)
John West
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Godspeed, Tom. I enjoyed working with you and the mental sparring made me a much better person!
Casey Kleinhenz
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tom Sr. is an inspiring man. I'm grateful to have crossed paths with him. My condolences to Thom and family.
Douglas and Mary Golla
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A loving and thoughtful brother, husband and father. We are all very grateful for all you have given the family. Lovingly Your Sister Mary and her husband Douglas
Margie Bodenhamer
Monday, April 22, 2024
Tom Jr., My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I always enjoyed working and visiting with Mr. Tom over these past years. His accomplishments were many during his lifetime.
Jeff and Kathleen Ferro
Monday, April 22, 2024
Our many prayers and thoughts are with your family. Treasure all the great memories!
Sissy Bouchard
Monday, April 22, 2024
Thom-
What a life and work ethic! I enjoyed my conversations with Tom who had fond memories of his Jesuit education and running cross country at Marquette. He did well by doing good and was so very proud of your leadership of Leisure Homes. Godspeed!
Sissy Bouchard
Dennis Wiles
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Tom was a huge personality. He was a good friend and in my book, a true legend! He will be missed.
Hope Steely
Saturday, April 20, 2024
This is a man who will be greatly missed. He was fantastic, curmudgingly, and one of the best people I've ever met. He was good to everyone around him and took very good care of his employees. I will miss him very much. My condolences to the family.
PHIL HONEY
Friday, April 19, 2024
Thom,
Your dad was one of a kind. He will be missed. Prayer for you and your family.
from myself and all here at Marchant Building Center
Mary Carleton
Friday, April 19, 2024
Tom was a great and honorable man that was highly respected by all that knew him. My late husband, Kearnie Carleton and I were privileged to have known him. My deepest condolences to your family.
Cass Gillespie
Friday, April 19, 2024
My condolences to the family Tom was a great fella .I only knew him for the last 6 years but liked him the minute i met him always had time to talk we have lost another good man here on the green side
Andrea Frymire
Friday, April 19, 2024
My deepest sympathies to the Embach family. Thom’s legacy of housing, especially in the rural areas, for Arkansas seniors and families will benefit generations to come.
Joan Gilbert
Friday, April 19, 2024
It is an honor to know the Embach family. Your Dad was so proud of you. May he rest in peace. With sincere sympathy, Joan
Laura S Kibbe
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Tim Mullin
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Thom was a good friend and great customer, I always valued his advice, He would call me and tell me what to do and i loved it, I will definitely miss him
Rich & Linda Zimdahl
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Thom & Family -
We are saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have so many memories of the many decades of business engagements that transpired between our two companies, but, what stands out even more, are the same decades that I’ve called Tom my friend. I can’t help but smile at the years of ‘train talk’ between us.
God Bless you, Thom, and, we know he is rooting you on, as you continue the legacy.
Rich & Linda Zimdahl
Traci Culpepper
Thursday, April 18, 2024
R.I.P. Mr. Embach
Darcie Didden
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Thom ~ My thoughts are with you. I'm am so very sad to hear this, your dad will be missed by so many. I loved getting that big bear hug every time we ran into each other. You have some big shoes to fill buddy and well on your way already. See you soon and pray for calm and peace, it truly works.
Helen Gunter
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Rest well, good and faithful one.
Larry G Nelson
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Tom was a good man and a good friend. He built many low-to-moderate income projects that helped fill a great need in the housing market. Thom, he taught you well, and I hope you’ll continue his legacy. We’ll both miss him.
Amy Napier-Crisp
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I was so sad to hear this morning that Tom Sr has passed I wish I could have talked to him one last time. He was great man, built an empire and worked into his 80s.
He will definitely be missed. I will make sure to continue on with his dream at Glenbriar commons. I learned so much from him.
Lou Annis Kelley
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
My thoughts are with you, Thom, and I extend my heartfelt sympathy.
John Paul Reque
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Great Real Estate Professional Broker, comparing length of time and our age, he did wonders, enjoyed our conversations and experiences over the last forty years plus
Hoping Thom Jr can carry on the legacey.
Paula Roddy
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Tenants at Parkwest Village
John Quirk
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Thom, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He will be greatly missed. I admired him greatly. He was always good to me and I enjoyed the years I had working for him. Prayers to you and the family.