Sokolowski, Thomas A. "Tom"

Thomas A. Sokolowski, 63 years, passed away, November 29, 2016 after a 17 year battle with ALS at the Atrium in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was born on February 25, 1953 to his loving parents Robert C. and Elynor A. (Suchowski) Sokolowski, one of eight children in Menasha, Wisconsin. His love of hunting and the outdoors started with his father and grandfather taking him up-north for hunting seasons. He was a graduate of Menasha High School Class of 1971. Thomas A. and Laurie J. Heller-Sokolowski were married on September 14, 1985 in Montello, Wisconsin at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Together they settled in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Tom was a certified Auto Body Technician who received his training from Fox Valley Technical College. He was a manager at multiple auto repair businesses including Gibson Motors, Tusler's Car Dealership, Bergstrom Auto Repair and Knorr Auto Body. He also was an Insurance Adjuster over those years. His personal time was spent tinkering, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, canoeing, camping in Northern Wisconsin, coaching softball, working on small engine repair and visiting the Heller Family Farm. He took pride in being a Hunters Education Instructor for the Boys and Girls Brigade. Most of all he loved to be with his family outdoors sharing time together.

Tom will be missed by his wife Laurie J. Heller-Sokolowski, daughter Stephanie(fiancé Jonathan Weege) Sokolowski, siblings Mary (Jack) Couillard, Margaret West, Jean (Bill) Brereton, Carol (Jim) Schiesl, David Sokolowski, Mark Sokolowski and Patrick Sokolowski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Elynor Sokolowski.

A Memorial Service for Tom will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to the Neenah Boys' and Girls' Brigade at www.bgbrigade.com or the Fox Valley Technical College Auto Body Repair School at www.fvtc.edu Foundation and Alumni can be made in Tom's name.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Dec. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Sokolowski

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Sylvia Adrian

January 19, 2017

Laurie and Stephanie-- So sorry I won't be with you tomorrow. Tom was one of the good guys. We had a lot of long talks at the Montello house. He was so very, very, very proud of you and all you have done, Steph. He was a good man, a good friend, and a great dad. Life well led and job well done, Tom. Rest in peace. Got your El Camino again, Tom?

Eve Pomeroy Cupp

January 18, 2017

Laurie and Stephanie, I'm so sorry for your loss of Tom. Cherish the memories always. I will always remember the great time on the canoe trip with all of you, Tom and everyone loved it. May God bless you and watch over you.

Kathy Heller & Buck Smith- J.Ck, WI

January 17, 2017

Tom, we lit a candle together of warmth and care for you. May it help pave the way with blessings of bright light and love. May your journey be gentle, peaceful, & happy. You will me missed. Your love of the Green Bay Packers is bringing winning games. I bet you are grinning heartily. Did you somehow help them? :) Be At Peace--hugs, Kathy & Buck (& Tushia) (another longer posting will be coming)

Jeff Johnson, Menasha

December 9, 2016

I was a classmate of Tom's in grade school and high school. We were thinking of him in August at our class reunion. My sincere condolences to all of Tom's family. RIP friend.

Carolynne Younk, formerly of MDA, now with ALS Assoc.

December 7, 2016

Dear Mary and family, I often wondered how Tom was doing after learning that he had been diagnosed with ALS. I remember that home visit and his reaction to helping out and everyone else angry with him. I am sorry to hear of his journey and hope that all of you were there for him. I hope you are well, boy, remember all of our phone time!! You and the rest of the "kids" are in my thoughts.

Tom Gavinski

December 5, 2016

Tom and I were classmates at Saint Johns and Menasha High. He was a great guy! My condolences to the family.

December 3, 2016

RIP Tom with Mom And Dad

Diane Zellmer

December 3, 2016

I am sending my condolences to you, Laurie & Stephanie ! I remember Tom as always smiling. He and Bob used to have long conversations, of course with Bob it always was long. Lol Love & hugs

Laurie Heller-Sokolowski

December 2, 2016

Thank you

Rachel Strohmeyer

December 2, 2016

From the moment I first met Tom, he greatly impacted my life. He was a great teacher and supporter! He also know the best stories to tell pertaining to hunting, fishing, cars, his wife, daughter, and many more. Whenever I walked into work,he always had a huge smile on his face and asked how school was going or if I had been fishing or hunting lately and if so, what I got. His love for The Boys and Girls Brigade and Camp Onaway, made my love even stronger. He is greatly missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great friend, father, and husband. May the memories live on forever.

Chad and Julie Lehmann

December 2, 2016

Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family

Paula Gorski

December 2, 2016

Prayers for your family

Anne Altenhofen

December 1, 2016

Dear Laurie and Stephanie,
We send you our condolences. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Alten Haus staff appreciate the time that we spent with Tom. We will cherish those memories.

Jan Gesch

December 1, 2016

So sorry to hear about Tom, Laurie. Gods pease be with you and all the family.

Sylvia Adrian

December 1, 2016

My thoughts are prayers are with you all. Tom was a good man. I have happy memories of our times together in Montello and Madison.

Steven DeLeeuw

December 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. I have many great memories of growing up with Tom.
Steve DeLeeuw

Margo Renner

November 30, 2016

Dearest Laurie and Stephanie,

I am very sorry to hear of Tom's death. My heartfelt condolences. Though I did not know Tom well, I know he was a good man. It's special to have been able to share a loving relationship with someone like that. Though I know that the loss is painful, it is also reassuring to know that he will live on in your memories and those of others whose lives he touched.

Warmest wishes,

Margo Renner

Shelley Passehl

November 30, 2016

Tom will be missed by myself, my co-workers and his fellow residents. He had a smile and excitement for everyone around him that we all enjoyed. Laurie and Stephany, I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Arlene Renner

November 29, 2016

Oh, Laurie, Stephanie, and all of Tom's family -- please accept my sympathy at this difficult time. I have warm memories of the three of you in Montello -- such a lovely family. Wishing you serenity.

Gary and Nancy Roth

November 29, 2016

So sorry to hear about Tom's passing. So many great memories and good times shared between classmates and friends. He was a good man.

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