Thomas "Tom" Strange

Michele,
We were saddened to hear of Tom’s passing.
Just the other day I was in the yard and had a question about shrubs. I thought that if Strong Seniors were in session, I would have asked Tom as I sometimes did.
Although we didn’t know Tom for a great length of time, we will always remember him.
We are deeply sorry for your loss, Michele.
Frank and Arlene Corona

Tom was a very special person , Michele. He will always be remembered for friendly, kind,spirit. He will be sadly missed by those of at Newman Roncalli parish.
My sympathy and prayers to you, Michele. Pat Seubert

Michele,
We have known you and Tom for over thirty years and have had wonderful times together. So glad you visited Evanston in 2019 that included a tour of the Mitchell Museum and of course lunch where we laughed so much other eaters enjoyed our conversations. We will keep you in our prayers knowing that the Lord will surround you with His peace.

Gloria, Lawrence David and Aaron

Tom was one of those people you meet once and never forget. One of my fondest memories of him was at lunch in Omaha. Tom ordered a steak sandwich. When the waitress asked how he would like it cooked, he responded: "Well done, but juicy and tender." Without missing a beat, the waitress said, "Honey, only God can do that." Michele, I know Tom will comfort you through your sorrow. All my love and sympathy. Your cousin, Kathleen

As first cousins once removed who both lived far away from our home states of Nebraska and South Dakota, I only met Tom a handful of times. Very fortunately, one of those times was at a small 2014 Strange Family Reunion in Kansas City. We all brought our heirlooms, photos and ephemera and pretty much talked constantly for two and a half days. Such a wonderful time learning about Tom and Michele's fascinating lives, Tom's interests in genealogy and the cultural and literary arts, and of course...

Michelle, So sorry to learn of Tom's passing. He was interesting to be around and was always interested in those around him. We share your grief.
Diane and Sid Strange

Michelle, I was so sad to learn of Tom's passing. I recall how friendly he was in the floral shop and how happy he was in that environment. My deepest condolences to you. You will certainly be in my thoughts.

The Town and Country Garden Club will certainly miss Tom’s excitement, knowledge and enthusiasm for gardening!! He was always the first with questions and ideas about our monthly meetings ,rarely missed a meeting and contributed so much information on gardening. He always knew someone to call if we needed an answer to something. Tom was a generous man who would share his new found plants with other plant lovers. Our club will make a memorial donation in Toms name to Wafer of La Crosse.

Michelle, Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My mom, Donna Grade, worked with Tom at the floral shop in Holmen. When I would stop in to the shop, he would always be humming and smiling as he worked. Mom would tell me how he liked to talk and joke around to keep everyone in good spirits. After Mom's passing, he was a tremendous help to me going through all the inventory she had to make her arrangements. Thoughts and prayers, Deb Harris