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Thomas Boyea Obituary
Thomas "Tom" Boyea, 54, Greenleaf, died unexpectedly early Monday morning December 21, 2015. He was born
December 30, 1960 to Arlene VandeHei and the late James Boyea. Tom was a graduate of West De Pere High School. On December 14, 1993 he married LuAnn Knapp. He was employed at Miller-Bradford & Risberg Inc. as a Construction Mechanic. Over the course of his career, he worked for several similar companies. Tom also enjoyed helping out several farmers on their farms. He was a member of the Greenleaf-Wrightstown Optimist Club.
Never one to sit still too long, he had a love for the outdoors, which included his passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles, downhill skiing, making Booyah, and supporting his children in their school sports. It was the time Tom spent with family that always brought him the greatest joy.
Tom is survived by his wife LuAnn, his children; Adam and Hannah, as well as his cats Tig and Felix.
He is further survived by his Mother; Arlene, his siblings; Richard "Dick" Boyea, Mary (Bill) Demerath, Carol (Craig) Skenadore, Bob (Judy) Boyea and Don (fiancée Cindy Baumgart) Boyea. Tom is further survived by LuAnn's family; James (Carol) Knapp, Debbie Knapp, Michael (Donna) Knapp, Greg Knapp, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his Dad, James, and Debbie's fiancé Nick Kiefer.
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere after 4:00pm on Sunday December 27, 2015, with a Parish Prayer Service at 7:00pm to bring the evening to a close. Visitation will continue after 9:00am on Monday at St. Clare Catholic Church 437 Main Street, Wrightstown, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken, and Deacon Ken Kabat officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in De Pere. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.
Special thanks to the Swan family, and all of our family and friends for all the care and concern shown to us.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Boyea
Sharon Verheyen
December 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Tom's family have been friends for years. Prayers going out to the family.
Debra Barry
December 28, 2015
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Butch & Sue Schmidt
December 23, 2015
LuAnn & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Be assured Tom is resting safely in the arms of our Lord Jesus. God's peace be with you.
Nancy Heinritz
December 23, 2015
Mike and Donna - Very sorry for your loss of your brother-in-law. Sending thoughts and prayers your way!
December 23, 2015
Carol and Craig, So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Jim and Nancy Courchaine
December 23, 2015
Mary & Bill~
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with all of you.
Julie (Demerath) Penney
Julie Gasper
December 23, 2015
LuAnn -- I I was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of your husband Tom. Please accept my condolences on his passing. It is especially tragic at this time of year. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you LuAnn.
Ron Van Schyndel
December 23, 2015
I would like to send my sympathy to Tom's family, the good times are never forgotten along with great people.
Jean Brandt
December 23, 2015
LuAnn - My heart goes out to you on the loss of Tom. Remember he will always be with you in spirit which does help the hurt you are feeling now. My deepest sympathy.
Jenn Schuerer
December 22, 2015
LuAnn and family- My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Know that your loved one was welcomed by a choir of angels.
Kristi Tursky
December 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. There are no words...My prayers to the whole family.
Lynn Koivisto
December 22, 2015
LuAnn,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss of your husband. I cannot imagine how hard this time is for you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 22, 2015
LuAnn, I want to express my deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your entire family. At this time of year we can be comforted knowing that the baby Jesus was born so we can be comforted that he brough to us the promise of life after death.
December 22, 2015
LuAnn: I am so sorry to hear about Tom. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my daily prayers and if there is ANYTHING I or we can do for you please let us know!
Lisa Horkman, WG&R Furniture
December 22, 2015
LuAnn, I was deeply saddened by the news of Thomas passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Tim Thompson
December 21, 2015
Words cannot describe what I am feeling... Luann, Adam, Hannah, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I honestly consider myself lucky to have known Tom and call him both family and friend. My favorite day, year after year, was celebrating the 4th of July with your family..Tom will be forever remembered and forever missed.
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