Photo courtesy of Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Apr 2, 1947 – Sep 24, 2024
Entered Eternal Life on September 24, 2024, at the age of 77. Loving father of the late Marianne Lee Proegler. Proud grandpa of Krista (Will) Gonzalez, Emily, Amanda (Anna) Vigneau, Sara Lee, and great grandpa of Andrew and Alora. Dear brother of the late Frank Proegler and the late Rosemarie Proegler. Partner and longtime companion of Michael Ward. Further survived by his cousins, including Chrissy Booth, Katy Prepodnik, Jessie Grow, other loving relatives, nieces, nephews, and many good friends.
Throughout much of his life, Tom had been a landscape grading contractor. He was also known as “Captain Tom”, the owner and operator of the MV Emerald Isle tour boat in Milwaukee. Tom brought much enjoyment to so many people through his love for life as the Captain and tour guide of his vessel. Longtime member of Operating Engineering #139.
A Wake will be held on Wednesday, October 2, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home, 2025 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211, with a service honoring Tom’s life at 5:00 PM. Interment will be private at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tom’s name may be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus), 630 West Dekora Street, Saukville, WI 53080.
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A normal Day!
One of a Kind in many different ways! There was no "mold" to break when they made Tommy Pro!
Will never forget you Pups! Whitey
Brian Ruelle
October 01, 2024 | Mequon, WI | Friend
Tom "Pups" Proegler
Brian Ruelle
October 01, 2024 | WI | Friend
I'm sucking air down here.......
Now it is believed he is breathing much easier.....Rest in Peace my Friend! Whitey
Brian Ruelle
October 01, 2024 | Mequon, WI | Friend
Pups is joining many other loved ones that left us too soon. I hope he can be up with Vernon and Dan. LYLT
Lorraine
Lorraine Gauthier
September 25, 2024 | Southport, NC | Friend
I didn’t know you personally Tommy, but I’ve enjoyed you from a distance for a long time. I know you are loved dearly and have touched many lives. It doesn’t get better than that.
Marion Goforth
September 25, 2024 | Jacksonille, FL | Friend
You always outdid yourself when it came to the holidays and making sure we all had delicious food made with love
Krysta Gonzalez
September 25, 2024 | Gilbert, AZ | Grandchild
This memory means so much to me . You got to see us in our wedding outfits . I´ll be forever grateful we could spend that time together
Krysta Gonzalez
September 25, 2024 | Gilbert, AZ | Grandchild
This was a wonderful afternoon. Right before this picture you showed us your scooter with the flag on it .You were so thrilled to have it so you could get to the tavern
Krysta Gonzalez
September 25, 2024 | Gilbert, AZ | Grandchild
Oh grandpa , writing this is so weird . You fought and you fought hard. It felt like nothing could take you down (except maybe one too many grandpa juices).
I’m so sorry that you didn't make it through this fight. I wanted you to meet Alora so bad.
But I know you were tired and I think it was time you got to go home to Mom. She missed you and I know you missed her . When I heard the news I saw a clear picture of Mom running up to you and giving you the biggest hug and that brought...
Krysta Gonzalez
September 25, 2024 | Gilbert, AZ | Grandchild
