Thomas James Fetherston

Fetherston , Thomas James MD "Dr. Tom" Died peacefully and entered Eternal Life on January 19, 2014, at the age of 77. Tom was a resident of Mequon where he lived with his beloved wife Carol E. (nee Raninen) Fetherston. Loving step-father of Jennifer (Scot) Siefert and Robert (Nicole) Meyer. Proud step-grandfather of Emily, Ella, James and Jet. Dear brother of Patricia (the late Stuart) Desmond, Ray (the late Ruth) Fetherston, and of the late Robert F. (Betty Jane) Fetherston, Dr. John P. (Elizabeth) Fetherston and Ann Lahman. Brother-in-law Frederick Lahman. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many good friends. Tom was a 1950 graduate of St. Robert's Catholic Grade School where he met many lifelong friends. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1954 where he was an All-State Champion in basketball. He was All-American in football at Marquette University, where he graduated in 1962 with a Medical Degree. Following graduation, Dr. Tom joined the Glendale Clinic where he was physician and partner for 30 years. In 1992, Dr. Tom began a new career path working with the elderly in Palm Desert, CA. He and Carol returned to Wisconsin in 2003 where he retired. Dr. Tom was truly passionate about his profession. He was devoted to the many medical and emotional needs of his patients and their families. Tom was a true enthusiast for golf and all sports. He loved to travel, spend time with family, friends and his many pets. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the physicians and staff at Milwaukee Nephrologists, S.C. and Columbia St. Mary's - Mequon Campus with a very special thank you to Dr. Michael Fetherston for his continued support and care. Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home followed by a service at 1:00 PM. Memorials in Dr. Tom's honor may be made to the WI Humane Society, 4500 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208 or Marquette University School of Medicine, Bin 88388, Milwaukee, WI 53288 or National Kidney Foundation, 16655 W. Bluemound Road, Suite 240, Brookfield, WI 53005.