Thomas H. Stevenson Jr.
Thomas H. Stevenson Jr.
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Renee Dudley
November 16, 2025
I was thinking of Mr. Stevenson today. He was my band teacher all through high school. He was by far my favorite teacher. I know we drove home crazy, but he was always kind and did not give up hope for us. I will always remember him.
Kurt A Weber
January 5, 2025
Just thought of Mr. Stevenson, my baseball coach through Oak Creek Little League between the fifth and seventh grades. A good and decent man with an easy smile. RIP, and all condolences forever.
Jim Stolpa
January 31, 2013
I met Mr. Stevenson in 1981 as a fourth grader at Edgewood Elementary where he coached our basketball team. His dedication to teaching the fundamentals and the value of teamwork has inspired me to this day. I saw him at the Oak Creek Festival of Bands a few years ago and told him that the rendition of the Star Spangled Banner that he had the high school band play, is still my favorite and the version against which I compare all others. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
Gail Fitch
January 27, 2013
Mr. Stevenson was one of the best teachers at Oak Creek High School, and that's saying something!
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Robert Sinkey
January 25, 2013
I will miss Tom very much. It was a great joy to play along side him in the Shrine band. He always knew where the beat was!
Diane (Sabo) Cira - Class of 1969
January 23, 2013
I fondly look back at my days in band with Mr. Stevenson. They were some of my best memories because of him. He certainly was a favorite. My sympathies to the Stevenson family.
Cheryl M - OCHS '88
January 22, 2013
Some of my favorite OCHS memories are from band... I'm thankful to have been a part of Mr. Stevenson's legacy. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Gerald Manke
January 22, 2013
Mr. Stevenson was one of my favorite teachers. Always kind & patient and just a great man. My sincere condolences to the family.
Barbara Jensen
January 19, 2013
What a wonderful man, loved by all. Great teacher! He will be missed!
Linda Blaser
January 18, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Stevenson family. RIP Mr. Stevenson, you were much beloved by your students and the community at large.
Sue Koerner-Bentley
January 16, 2013
Mr. Stevenson was a wonderful person and one of the two best teachers I've ever had. He taught me, not only to play the trumpet, but humor, patience, expanded my love of music, and to work hard and never give up, although no matter how much I practiced, I never could play the part he tested us on right in "Get it On"! Thanks for everything, Mr. Stevenson.
Jodi Kristian (Gruber)
January 16, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Stevenson family. I will always remember him for never giving up on a group of kids who couldn't win a ball game and always gave us hope. I will also never forget how he would loft his bowling ball half way down the alley when bowling on Sat. nights with my parents. He will be forever in our hearts.
Traci Groeschl (Schoofs)
January 16, 2013
"Mr Stevenson" was my band teacher at Oak Creek HS back in the 80's. He was a very kind and good natured man and a teacher that everyone really liked. My deepest sympathys go out to his entire family.
Jim Hutchinson "Hutch"
January 16, 2013
I had the honor and pleasure of playing with Tom in the Tripoli Shrine Band for many years. He was truely one of the "Good Guys"and a great player and friend. My heartfeld condolances to Donna and the rest of Tom's family and many friends.I'm sure that he is "hitting the high notes" in Heaven.
Susan McCoy - Kainz
January 15, 2013
As a former student, I wanted the family to know how much of a positive impact Mr. Stevenson made on his students. Rest in Peace!
January 15, 2013
We were sorry to read of Tom's passing. Our prayers for Donna and family.
Jerry and Darlene Fogel
January 15, 2013
We were sorry to learn of Tom's passing. Jerry and Tom came to Oak Creek the same time so they worked together for many years. He made a real positive contribution to the Oak Creek community. Jerry and Irene Anstett
Joyce Miezin
January 15, 2013
We were "across the street" neighbors of Tom and Donna for over 20 years. My deepest sympathy to you Donna and the entire family for your tremendous loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
January 14, 2013
I had the honor of working with Tom for Oak Creek Parks and Recreation. He was an outstanding coach. The kids loved him. He will be remembered by all the youth he taught and coached.
Susan (Hay) Anderegg
January 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy as you celebrate the life of a wonderful man. My four years of band will never be forgotten, as his encouragement, lessons and humor will be forever in my heart.
Jill, Chris, Alex and Eva Metrusias
January 14, 2013
Our condolences to Donna and the entire Stevenson family. We were neighbors with Tom and Donna for five years. Tom was a wonderful man. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Don & Karen Ashbaugh
January 13, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to the Stevenson family. We know he will be missed.
Judy Zutell (Wittke)
January 13, 2013
My condolences to the Stevenson family. Band was my favorite class in high school. He was a great teacher and neighbor. He'll be missed.
Peace.
January 13, 2013
We wish the Stevenson family our very best. We knew Tom over the years since UWM, as a fine musician and as an excellent music teacher. The Rose family and Len and Colleen
Debbie Rewolinski-Lichter
January 13, 2013
My deepest condolences on the loss of a fantastic teacher. He touched many lives, and influenced many musicians. He will be missed.
Palama Family
January 13, 2013
Prayers to the entire Stevenson family for their loss. We will miss his salute and smile that he gave us every time we saw him. He was a wonderful man and we're very sad about his passing. I'm very thankful to have had him as a teacher and a neighbor for the last 11 years.
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