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Jerome Stehlik Obituary
1942--2011
Jerome Thomas Stehlik (Tom) passed away peacefully on June 3, 2011 in Pensacola Florida. Born in Chicago, Illinois on January 29th, 1942, Tom married his love of 41 years, Nancy Anne Simons, before moving to Peshtigo, Wisconsin to raise a family. Tom was a gifted entrepreneur and business man who began and operated two successful restaurants, The Spot and The Dome Cabaret for nearly 23 years. Tom lived by his motto "you work hard and play hard", which allowed him to retire at the age of 50. Upon retirement, Tom and Nancy enjoyed life by spending time in Wisconsin on his boat "The Beezy", traveling across the country to visit friends, and being "snow birds" in Gulf Shores until 1999 when he and Nancy settled in Pensacola. Throughout his life, Tom remained active in many civic organizations such as the Am Vets, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks.
Tom was a loving father, whose pride were his two sons, Michael (Leigh) and Jim (Kelly) who he cherished spending time with on fishing trips to Mexico, Chicago Cubs games, the Indianapolis 500, the Kentucky Derby, Notre Dame and Florida State Bowl games, or just talking business. "Papa" had a special place in his heart for his five grandchildren, Abby, Kaitlyn, Thomas, Cecelia, and Andrew, with whom he shared his love of fishing and a deep respect for nature and animals.
Tom enjoyed playing all types of card games, particularly cribbage, and began a grass roots cribbage club in Pensacola where he truly enjoyed playing with his friends each week.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, 619 New Warrington Road, Pensacola Florida, 32506 at 6:30 pm, with visitation from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 7th. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Stehlik
Paul Monnette
May 31, 2022
I still fondly think of Tom often and what he did and meant to me. My memories may not be as vast as those who knew him longer, but Tom had a way of making you feel close to him on some level regardless of how long you knew him. His charisma was infectious and you felt good being around him and I still feel good for having known him. My love and affection to the Stehlik family as we remember Tom...
Mike & Luann Cutaiar
June 21, 2011
Dear Nancy and Family
We would like to send our deepest sympaty for your loss. Tom was a very special person always kind and open hearted to everone. If yuo are ever up in the Menominee area and need anything fell free to give us a call.
Mike and Luann Cutaiar
715-732-0207
June 14, 2011
Dear Nancy and family. please accept our sympathy. Frank has many good memories of Tom and so do I AT THE SPOT. We have lived in RICE LAKE WI for 11years now. Take care.FRANK AND MARLENE BIERNAT
sondra Gretzon
June 13, 2011
I am offering my deepest
condolences during this difficult time in your life. This is a great loss. I treasure the times I spent with Tom, and you off course at the Edge. I surely have some fun memories. Tom was a great man, and his legacy will be lived on forever. God Bless you Nancy, and your family. If you ever get to the Menominee Camp Grounds again, please look me up. I live right around the corner in Marinette. . Sondra Gretzon
Roger ,Barbara Gratto
June 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck Tugana
June 10, 2011
Dear Nancy,Jim, and Mike. I have known Tom since grammer school in Berwyn, Ill.And I can say I only have fine memories of partying at The House O Cole, the Wisconsin Statefair and many other places. Even though I'm 3,000 Miles away We always Kept in touch.I will greatly miss him. Your old Buddy and sometimes best man. Chuck
DeAnna LaPlant Richardson
June 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave and Debbie Norton
June 8, 2011
Dear Nancy, Jim, Mike, and the whole family,
We've been friends now for such a long time. We particularly enjoyed getting together at each others houses for home made meals. and of course the girls had their shopping excursions, and the boys cribbage matches were legendary. Our guess is that one of Tom's happiest achievements was getting that cribbage league going at the Legion and the AmVets. It was much appreciated by so many players. We will miss Tom so very much.
Matt Schroeder
June 8, 2011
Nancy, Mike and Jim,
Deepest sympathy is with you and your families as well as thoughts and prayers. The Schroeder family
Angie Behrend
June 8, 2011
My Dear Nancy, Micheal, and Jim, and all family, I am so sorry for the loss of a truely great man. I look back at time, and the days i spent with all of you still remain to be the best part of my life. To this day i search and miss the days at the Dome and the Spot. Tom was very special to me as all of you are, and the memories that were shared truely come up on a daily basis. How can i express my gratitude and sympathy, but to say that Tom was simply one of a kind and his effect he blessed on my life in the past 31 years will be carried with me with pride and sincere admiration.
All my love,
Angie Behrend
June 8, 2011
Nancy and Family,
Please accept our sympathy. It sounds like Tom led a good and enjoyable life after working so hard in the restaurant business.We are still looking forward to our first grandchild.The years have flown by very fast. It seems like yesterday that we were talking to you and Tom at the bar on 180 in Marinette.Take care of yourself.Keith and Sharon Nergaard
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Paul Monnette
June 7, 2011
Dear Nancy, Jim & Michael,
My deepest condolences to you. I hold the deepest respect & admiration for Tom. I will always be ever so grateful for Tom & what he did for me to give me a new start back in 1991. Seems like such a short time ago. Tom was a true mentor & friend.
June 7, 2011
Dear Nancy, Mike and Jim
Working for Tom and being a part of the "Spot" family was a very special time for me, Jeff and I would like to offer our sympathy and prayers at this time for your loss.
Sincerely
Diana and Jeff Grant
Berth Joan
June 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Garrigan
June 7, 2011
Dear Team Stehlik.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Your whole crew was an important part of us all growing up in that small town.
Pa Stehlik will be missed.
Ed & Kathy Erdman
June 7, 2011
Dear Nancy, Michael, Leigh, Jim, Kelly and Grandchildren,
We send our heartfelt sympathy and much love to you as you go through this time of grief. So many special memories and happy years together you shared as a family, may they they bring comfort to you on this very sad day. Tom will be greatly missed. He lived his life like he enjoyed every last minute of it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Love & Sympathy
Tim, Jill, Chase and Kylie Madden
June 7, 2011
Nancy, Mike, Jim and families -
You are definately in our thoughts during this difficult time. Tom will be missed by many many people.
Jeffery Hansen
June 7, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
June 7, 2011
Dear Nancy, Mike and Jim,
We are thinking of all of you and all the good times we had at "The Spot". Our thoughts and prayers are with you. MaryAnn sends her sympathy also.
Joe and Lorna Graziano, Peshtigo, Wi.
Marie Desautels
June 7, 2011
Dear Nancy, Jim and Mike,
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a special man and will be missed. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Rob, Marie & Natalie Desautels
Chris Lemke
June 7, 2011
To the Stehlik Family. My prayers are with you. I hope you feel blessed to have had a good man like Tom to lead your family for all these years. I didn't know anyone who was more proud of his wife and sons. I loved the part in his obituary; you work hard and you play hard. I had a lot of good times with your family, and I was proud that Tom called me his buddy. I'll miss him. Godspeed, The Family of Chris Lemke.
Janice White
June 7, 2011
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Stehlik family. Mr. Stehlik was a wonderful man. Even though he will not be here with you physically, he will remain with you in spirit and memories. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
June 7, 2011
Nancy&Michael&Jim You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.God Bless all of you! Barb&Stan Nordskog(Kodric)
Rosie Walters Effert
June 7, 2011
To Nancy, Mike and Jim,
To see your father's face after all these years, what a wonderful memory. I know it has been many, many years, but know that my thoughts, as well as my family's are with you at this difficult time. God Bless!
Jan Clements
June 7, 2011
Dear Stehlik family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. We know how much he meant to his son, Jim and his family. We have heard stories over the years. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Alan, Jan, Alec and Ethan Clements
Julie Arendt
June 6, 2011
Our deepest sympathy!
Uncle Tom, hawaiian shirt, shorts, and deck shoes with a smile is how we will remember him.
Getting together was always good conversation and laughs.
His love for animals furry, feathered, or shelled.
We will head to the legion and give you a toast.
Nancy, Mike, and Jim let all your memories help you through this difficult time.
Love Butch, Julie, and Kids
Donna Stewart
June 6, 2011
Dear Nancy and Family,
I do not have the words to express my deepest sympathy. Tom was my special friend and because of that we became friends.
Some once told me - when someone you treasure becomes a memory. That memory becomes a treasure.
I will forever hold that treasure in my heart.
With our Love and Prayers
Donna And Danny Stewart
Marybeth Magallanes
June 6, 2011
You are in my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. It can be said that Tom lived life well and good. His legacy lives on through his children and their children.
In Sympathy,
Marybeth
Treasury Dept Capital City Bank
June 6, 2011
To the Stehlik Family,
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Ray Johnson, Kathy Godwin, Leah Hayes, Britt Henderson, Jeremy Shields and Karen Smith
Chet and Ar Gronke
June 6, 2011
Dear Nancy, Mike, Jim and Stehlik Family
Tom was my life long friend and will be deeply missed ,our deepest condolences
With Love and Prayer
Tom at Easter
Leigh
June 5, 2011
Leigh
June 5, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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