Thomas "Cat" L. Christopherson

Catman,
As I always called you growing up while you would be hanging with my dad & family! You fit in just right with your passion to be active such as lifting at many places, basketball, swimming & you sure liked to talk! You sure had confidence in all of your abilities & I admired that as a child growing up! Another ability I learned about you was the ability to detail cars!

When I did end up finding out your real name as I got older you still were Cat man to me! I thought...

Will always remember playing football at Powell Park when we were kids. Tommy loved sports and cars. He was also very proud of his brother Bob. Rest in peace buddy

I have known Tom all of my life ... we were first cousins and when the family came down to Gays Mills ... we had a great time together!!! All of his life he had a can do approach ... wonderful attitude in life and a fantastic overall outlook of whatever was next ... he will be sadly missed. Every time I will eat a pizza - I will think of Tom ( as that was one of his food loves ). God Bless you Tom - the CAT and god bless all his family members. Your cousins - Lori and John Drake

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, and my condolences to the Christopherson family. I grew up in the same neighborhood, and was friends with Dan & Tom. Tom was always up for whatever game we were going to play, and never hesitated to bring the competiveness. Lots of fun times back then. It's been many years since I left La Crosse and saw Tom, but in reading what others have written, Tom sounds like he was still the same person I knew years ago. He was a joy to hang out with, and will...

So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a good guy and will be missed by all who knew him. I know he was like a brother to Tiny and Butch. There's 3 guys that would be faithful friends to have. Anyway... God bless you all...
Regards.....Mike Coady

Cat, I grew up listening to stories about you some funny, some caring, but all iconic. I´ll never forget that you were at my first wrestling tournament that I took first place at cheering me on. I also will never forget the impact you had on the Lorenz family as a whole. This is a major loss for us. You will always be remembered as legendary. I do however know now you are at peace. No one will ever come close to what you mean to our family. Thank you for all of the time, love, dedication and...

Cat, The Cat, Catman, Catmandu etc. I sure will miss the times working out together, hanging out at Lorenz family functions, listening to the stories he'd tell with such intensity. From the times when I was a just a young kid, seeing Cat around for the first times, I was like 5 maybe 6 & thought Cat was like Sylvester Stallone hanging out with my family. His voice, build, mannerisms similar to like Rocky or Cobra etc. Catman was a beloved family member, like an uncle. Always friendly, a...

You passing is like one of my brothers passing. You will never be equaled. We spent so much time together. I loved you like a brother. Rest in peace my good friend, Catman.

Cat, I´m truly sorry that you´re gone, but you´ll always be remembered by me and the Lorenz family. I remember how much you were around. I´ll never forget all of the good memories with the bench meets and the support during the wrestling years. You were always there and I knew you would never ask for anything in return. I remember growing up and playing basketball with you at the Valley View Fitness and Racquetball Club and then you and my dad would lift together. Then there was the Iron...