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Church, Thomas V.

Thomas V. Church, 58, of Watersmeet, MI passed away June 25, 2013 at a Minneapolis Hospital due to complications following a Liver transplant.

He was born June 14 in Stevens Point, WI to David and Joyce Church. Graduated from SPASH class of 1973, he attended Gogebic Community College for two years, then graduated from UWSP in May 1978 with a Bachelor of Science, Political Science major.

He worked at the family business, Church's Plumbing and Heating, all through high school. While in college in Michigan he bartended at the Hurley Holiday Inn and worked for Ed Doman at Coast-to-Coast in Ironwood. While in college in Stevens Point, he worked for a contractor and was involved in the building of Sentry Insurance World Headquarters and the Ore-Ida plant in Plover. He then moved to Minneapolis, MN and worked for Harris Mechanical and was involved in many large projects in the Twin Cities.

Upon early retirement, he traveled and resided at his favorite place on Crooked Lake in Michigan, next to Sylvania Wilderness Area. He worked relentlessly to keep it a "pristine" area including working with the Ottawa National Forest on invasive species and is on the Friends of Sylvania board. He also served on the Watersmeet Board of Trustees ending that term in January 2013. He was currently working on the bike/hike trail, "Wilderness Lakes Trail" from Watersmeet to Land 'O Lakes.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce; brothers Dennis (Carol) and Bert; sister, Jane (Jim) Waitanek; brother-in-law Norbert Dalsbo and numerous nephew, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins…and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by a dear friend, Randy Caven; his father, David, and sister, Peggy Dalsbo.

A Thank You to his special friends, Mike Ehlenz and Paul Benassi from Minneapolis and Mike Szurek from Chicago.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tom Church to friends of Sylvania.org/support to print the donation form for mailing or to donate online. OR to http://wildernesslakestrails.org/

Published by Stevens Point Journal on Jul. 18, 2013.
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So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. As a former classmate of his I remember trying to keep up with him on the ski slopes.
May your final run be effortless and knee deep powder!!

Chris Larsen

July 23, 2013

Tom's cleverness and quick wit have remained a high point of my high school memories. His friendly face was sure to be found at any social event or gathering. I am happy, Tom, to have called you friend, Cindy

Cynthia Hummel

July 23, 2013

May Tom have eternal life, he was a good friend to all in high school, a kind man. Our deepestest sympathy to all.
Classmate 1973 Debbie Kluck(Oksiuta)

July 23, 2013

Dear Mrs Church, Dennis and Roxie, Bert. and family

I am sorry to here about Toms passing, my prayers are w/
You

Best regards

Bill Soik

Bill Soik

July 20, 2013

Dear Mrs Church, Dennis and Roxie, Bert. and family

I am sorry to here about Toms passing, my prayers are w/
You

Best regards

Bill Soik

July 20, 2013

Clarence & Linda, Victoria & I just returned from our daughter, Arissa's wedding in Cancun, to learn of Tom's passing. We will hold all of you in our prayers. Cousin Gordon

Gordon Malick

July 19, 2013

Tom was always a soft spoken, gentle soul. He was a fine person. God Bless.

paul zawadsky

July 19, 2013

My childhood memories of my cousin Tom included rides on his motorcycle, time outside his parents home by the river, a swim at chain of lakes. Sad to not have been in touch in recent years. Our condolences to Aunt Joyce & the family. Love Cousin Melissa

Melissa Karrer (aka Jones)

July 19, 2013

Hey Bert sorry to here about your brother... Tom was a great guy .. And friend ....

Daniel Hetzel

July 18, 2013

So sorry you lost him so young. I spoke with him in January; he called and spoke
with my sisters as well, on the occasion of my father's passing. We really appreciated his kind words.

I'm sorry that we never got a chance to
meet or speak again.
Love and sympathy to all of you who
will miss him.

Karen Mills

July 18, 2013

Knowing Tom throughout high school, he was good-humored and always cheerful. He enjoyed being outdoors back then. Tom would be quick to defend anything or anyone he thought was right. He was caring as a young man. Tom, you're in my prayers & God Bless. Patrick Carne

July 18, 2013

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