Frederick "Fred"-Tamms-Obituary

Frederick "Fred" J. Tamms

Brookfield, Wisconsin

1958 - 2014

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April 2, 2014
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Brookfield, Wisconsin

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BECKER RITTER ELMBROOK FUNERAL HOME Obituary

Born February 3, 1958, died April 2, 2014 following complications from a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Russell and Lorraine Tamms and his brother Mark. Survived by his loving wife and best friend Lorna; and siblings Natalie, Ken, Heidi and Mike. Fred was an Electrical Engineer, a business man and a computer genius. He was willing to help anyone at any time.

Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, April 10 from 4 to 7 PM. On Friday, April 11th, an 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Dominic Church, Brookfield (18255 W. Capitol Dr.) Private Committal Services Wisconsin Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Great lakes Hemophilia Foundation.

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Lorna & the Tamms family, Our sincere condolances on the loss of Fred. Our thoughts are with you .

Mary & Randy Luce.

Lorna and The Tamms Family, So sad and sorry for your loss. Fred was a co-worker at the UWM Bookstore many years ago, and Lorna for many years not that long ago. We were happy they eventually found each other. Bookstore couples are the best. Love, Marc and Lisa

I too had worked with Fred in the late 70's at Schaak Electronics, which helped me finance my college education, starting in September of 1976. Fred was just 18; I was 26 and I had absolutely no experience in selling electronic equipment. Fred took me under his wing and helped me sell a lot of equipment. There were the many times when I was having problems with a sale and Fred would step in and negotiated the final deal. Because we were on commission, I'd always ask him if we could split...

To the Tamms family,I am sorry to hear about Fred's passing.Having grown up across the street I will always have great memories of Fred.He was always a good friend.After moving from the area, whenever I came home to visit Fred would make a point of coming over to say hello.I will aways remember Fred's love of music. Godspeed Fred.

Bill and Gabrielle Pucci

My sincere condolences to Lorna and the entire Tamms family on the loss of Fred. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your hearts find peace.

I worked with Fred in the late 70's at Northridge - Schaack Electronics. Was a pleasure to work with - the world just lost another great guy.

I first met Fred when he was 21 and I was 19. Being much older and wiser than I in those days, Fred became my friend and mentor, enlightening me with his love of music, his humor, and his compassion. I later became an engineer, in part, because Fred so passionately believed it was the coolest profession ever. Fred remains the only person I have known that used "cool" and "engineer" in the same sentence.
I have many fond memories of Fred, but some I remember best were during our...

I am so very sorry to learn of Fred's passing. Though I hadn't seen him in 30 years I have fond memories of his kind and generous friendship. Fred was a great guy. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your family's loss.
Sincerely,
Lynn Lardinois Abler

Their faces say it all.

Fred was my moms friend and the love of her life. They argued about who was luckier to have the other.. They were both so lucky to have each other. Fred was Riley's buddy and they had a blast together.

Even in death you live on in the hearts of those who love you. We will always love you, Fred.