Thomas G. Starke

Thomas G. Starke 75 formally of Kaukauna passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Matthews Senior Living in Menasha on September 5, 2016. He was born on December 19, 1940 to the late Gilbert and Lillian (Chopin) Starke. Thomas graduated from Kaukauna High in 1959. He went on to attend Outagamie County Teachers College and graduated in 1962. He taught school for a couple of years until he became ill with Epilepsy. His sickness didn't allow him to finish his schooling at Wisconsin State College of Oshkosh. Tom developed a paper machine as of part of a school science project for student teaching. All you needed was Tom's machine, egg beaters and facial tissues and you have paper. He loved watching the Packers, Brewers, tailgating with Pepsi and Hershey bars, fishing, camping, playing basketball and most of all being with family and friends. Because of his lifetime health adversities he never complained. He just loved life. He is survived by his sister Nancy (John) Lehman, niece Lynn (Kevin) Schmitting, nephew Andrew (Susan) Lehman, great nieces, Greta (Jacob) Taxis, Natalie Schmitting, Ryan Schmitting, cousins James Isaacson, Donald (Marie) Isaacson and Barbara (Larry) Driskill. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Wichmann Funeral Home Laemmrich Chapel 312 Milwaukee St. Menasha, 54952 at 11:00 am with Chaplain Jordan Kuczwara officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. A special thank you to the staff at Matthew's and at Heartland Hospice for all the wonderful care they gave to Thomas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the "Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin 1302 Mendota St. #100 Madison, WI 53714." At the end of every visit Tom would always say "Take Care." Well today we say to you Tom, "Take Care." Online condolences can be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com